Accounts Assistant

Description

Accounts Assistant

PE2, Peterborough

£28,000 - £32,000 DOE

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Job Purpose

To provide accurate and efficient bookkeeping and payroll services to a portfolio of clients within a busy accountancy practice, ensuring all financial records, payroll processes and VAT returns are completed in line with deadlines and HMRC regulations.

The role also involves handling client queries in a professional manner, maintaining high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and customer service while supporting the smooth running of client accounts.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients

Process sales, purchase ledgers, invoices and receipts

Reconcile bank accounts and client statements

Prepare and post basic journal entries

Process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients

Calculate wages, deductions, statutory pay and overtime

Manage pension auto enrolment and employee changes

Handle client queries via phone and email with a professional and polite telephone manner

Processing VAT returns

Liaise with HMRC and external bodies when required

Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all client data

Work to deadlines in a busy practice environment

Key skills required

Bookkeeping accuracy and attention xjnqpsq to detail

Payroll processing knowledge (including HMRC RTI)

Experience with accounting

Bank reconciliations and basic accounting skills

Strong numeracy and organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines in a busy practice

Professional telephone manner and communication skills

Good client service and query handling

Confidentiality and data accuracy

Ability to multitask and work as part of a team

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