Accounts Assistant

Derby, Derbyshire
Devonshire Hayes

Devonshire Hayes have partnered with one of the UK’s top 15 Accountancy organisations to help them secure an Accounts Assistant. You will be assisting in the management and delivery of accounts preparation services for our Owner Managed Business Client portfolio with the below key tasks being carried out.

Hybrid – 2 – 3 days per week on-site

You will be tasked with the following:

• Produce an accounts working file in line with standards
• Produce an accounts summary and list of discussion points for the manager
• Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage
• To self-manage and prepare VAT returns for clients from a variety of industries
• To professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals

To be successful in this role, you should:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified
• Assisting in financial reporting, for sole traders and limited companies
• Experience with using Iris, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks is preferred but not essential
• Prior knowledge of producing self-assessment tax returns would be an advantage
• Preparation of VAT returns