Assistant Financial Accouintant

Posted 04 December 2021
Salary £22000 - £24000 per annum
LocationReading
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJE/4412777_1638617390
Contact NameJoanna Engel

Job description

Our Client is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its expanding team. The Successful candidate would be an AAT studier or a part qualified ambitious accountant who is looking to progress their career. This role would suit a candidate at entry level with strong academics and an interest in pursuing a career in accountancy.

The Assistant Financial Accountant would be assisting the Financial Reporting team with the following duties:

  • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and connected personal tax returns for clients
  • Monitoring and updating status of jobs as well as providing solutions to any workflow issues
  • Reviewing and tracking statutory and client deadlines whilst updating Karbon, our workflow management system and client database
  • Ensuring that all final products and services delivered to clients meet the required standards
  • Contributing ideas to improve processes, efficiency and services for the business and our clients
  • Resolving client and senior management queries using initiative to act before being prompted
  • Managing your own workflow and the workflow of a junior associate whilst also acting as their role model

Requires for the Assistant Financial Accountant include:

  • A-B GCSE grades in English and Maths
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivation and confidence in managing a busy workload
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Studying AAT or ACCA/CIMA/ACA