Accounts Assistant

Main function of job (Note: in addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required). To work within the team responsible for outsourced bookkeeping and management accounting functions for our clients, preparing figures to trial balance level and helping prepare management accounts and analysis. Main duties Accounts/Bookkeeping Posting sales/purchase invoices and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers Posting receipts and payments and reconciling bank accounts Preparing and posting month end journals including accruals, prepayments, deferred income and expenditure and depreciation Input stock movements and reconciling with trial balance figures Posting month end salary information Close down month end reports and year end balances Preparation and submission of clients monthly/quarterly VAT returns under MTD Deal with any queries which may arise from clients as primary contact for own portfolio of clients Equipment / Software Packages used Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel QuickBooks Xero Sage 50 AutoEntry CCH Central SAP Aptitudes / skills required Educated to A level standard or equivalent. Keen to continue or pursue accounting qualification Practical experience within a similar role or working in industry Ability to assist clients with reporting and queries (previous client practice experience desirable) Experience and good working knowledge of Sage, QuickBooks, Xero software and Microsoft packages Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns Attention to detail Organised with the ability to meet strict deadlines Logical and systematic approach Numerate with strong communication skills Able to work on own initiative and/or part of a team Values and behaviours Our Values and behaviours are based on We really want to attract and retain individuals who share our Values: Together The firm with the family feel. Express gratitude. Smile. Be humble and confident. Have fun. Resilient Change is imminent, and business is imperfect. Be open minded & agile. Assume positive intent and exercise the power of positive thinking. Understanding Each individual matters and will be heard and respected. Honesty, integrity, empathy and kindness are fundamental. Supportive We support what is important to you and show kindness in our behaviour to each other. We encourage each other to realise our potential. Thrive! We strive to be the best, innovate and always do exceptional work. Thats who we are and what our clients deserve. - Mercer & Hole is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)._ - Our people are our most valuable asset. We bring our life experiences, knowledge, creativity, and talents together at Mercer & Hole making it a unique place to work where all can safely thrive._