Accounts assistant - united kingdom, dunfermline, fife

ref: ot-aa-2022

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position of accounts assistant - ontax accountants ltd (dunfermline, fife)

job highlights

position: accounts assistant
hours: full time (mon-thur 8:30am-5pm, fri 8:30am-2pm)
salary: £competitive
study package: considered
employer: ontax accountants ltd
based: dunfermline, fife
available from: asap

about us

the practice has expanded from being a sole practitioner (founded in 2002) to having around 240 clients at present. our office is based in dewar house located near sky.

locally, we are well regarded and have over 65 client testimonials on our website evidencing how the local business community positively view us. we are a small team and provide a relaxed and friendly work environment whilst utilising the latest technologies so that working here is a positive and rewarding experience.

day to day work shall include:

software use

ms onenote - pre-written client email templates
taxcalc - accounts production & tax (training can be provided)
ms excel - used for client book-keeping etc. you will be proficient in the following
online dashboard for managing company secretarial duties
moneysoft - payrolls (weekly, monthly, cis300 & pensions)

accounts & tax preparations (client base of 240+)

book-keeping, vat returns & cis300 returns (for sole traders, ltd co's, contractors, landlords)
preparation of statutory accounts from t.b
ct600 company tax return preparation
sa100 individuals tax return preparation
sa800 partnership tax returns
investigating discrepancies & missing info
resolve balance sheet issues.
deal with related hmrc matters

as 99% of our clients have very simple tax affairs the focus of your work is more on your knowledge of accounting than of taxation.

client engagement

experience in the following areas is preferable:

communicate clearly in a non-jargon manner on the telephone, email & interpersonal
deal with clients professionally
act as a focal point for office visitors

personal requirements

logical, methodical, "can do" approach to work
can work independently & use initiative
enjoys challenges & developing problem solving techniques
communicates effectively
diligent, committed and punctual

qualifications & experience

hnd accounting qualification preferred, part qualified welcome, aat, acca, cima, etc
non-qualified (but experienced) will be considered

study support & annual leave

study assistance will be considered
28 days annual leave

interested?

email your cv
provide suitable interview days/times

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