FIRE

Assistant Accountant - Accountancy Practice - Remote About the Company: Our client are modern accountants focused on helping ambitious start-ups grow. About the Opportunity: There's no sign of their growth slowing down, so they are on the lookout for a highly motivated, assistant accountant that shares their entrepreneurial mindset. About the Responsibilities: You will be providing services to a portfolio of clients operating across various industries. This role will involve: Bookkeeping for clients, ensuring the client experience is outstanding Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and management reporting for a portfolio of clients Self-Assessment preparation & submission for more complex clients Preparation of VAT returns Responding to finance-related queries and providing analysis and insights to clients About the Applicant: They are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long-lasting relationships. They require someone who: Always adopts a positive mindset Takes a commercial approach, keeping client's best interests at the forefront Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude Possesses excellent attention to detail Enjoys and sees the benefit of developing others Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally Adaptable and keeps on top of new technology advancing the industry Able to remain calm under pressure Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients Experience in managing a portfolio of clients with bookkeeping knowledge Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous About the Benefits: Benefits include: Remote working opportunities Competitive base salary Private medical insurance and life insurance Company pension Company events & social hours Sick pay