Assistant Accountant - Bookkeeper

We are delighted to be partnered with our successful and professional client as they seek to recruit a full time Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper to join their team at their offices in Hassocks. This role is an office based full time (Mon-Fri 9-5) position. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful business.
Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper
Full time permanent role
35 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Apply online only). Office based role only.
Role based in Hassocks with plenty of free parking for staff nearby. Offices based 10 minute walk from Hassocks station
Salary - £28000-£29000 per year - Good company benefits, including an excellent pension scheme.
The role - Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper
Great opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation in a professional environment. You will be responsible for handling a variety of tasks to support clients.
Duties will include:
VAT preparation using various software systems
Personal Tax preparation
Accounts preparation
Communication of tax liabilities to clients via telephone, email or in person
Be responsible for meeting deadlines and filing returns
Communicating clearly with external bodies
Experience, competencies and knowledge required
Proven experience in an Accounts role, to include VAT and Personal Tax
Good computer skills including preferably Iris, Xero, Excel and Sage - not essential
Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and a great phone manner
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time effectively
Strong organisational skills
If you are a detail-orientated individual with good experience, we encourage you to apply for this Assistant Accountants/Bookkeeper position.
For more information regarding this new and exciting opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job