Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Staveley, South Lakes Position Summary: This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual in our client's South Lakes office. The successful applicant will need to be able to plan and prioritise their own workload, communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional manner, and be a good team player to ensure their team and our client's firm meet their objectives. Responsibilities & Duties: Preparing annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Preparing draught tax returns and computations alongside the accounts work Preparing draught VAT returns Liaising with clients in a confident and professional manner Dealing with HMRC in regard to queries and correspondence Analysing data and producing accurate reports Essential Qualifications and Skills: Previous experience of preparing self-assessment tax returns, year-end accounts & corporation tax computations to draught stage Studying towards AAT, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent experience Ability to meet deadlines and be proactive Attention to detail Aptitude for figures and an interest in business and finance Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel Motivated and enthusiastic Ability to work towards individual and team targets Problem-solving skills and a commitment to providing a professional, punctual, and accurate service to clients Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate, organise, and take responsibility for performance Client-focused attitude and commercial awareness within the firm Knowledge and experience of using cloud accounting software Desirable Qualifications and Skills: Knowledge and experience of using Sage software If you are an ambitious and talented individual looking for an excellent opportunity as an Accounts Assistant in the Staveley, South Lakes area, our client would like to hear from you. Apply now and join their team! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website