Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Location: Lisburn

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Permanent Full-time Monday to Friday

We're looking for someone who enjoys a varied workload, likes building positive relationships with clients and is comfortable getting involved in different areas of accounts and administration.

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Lisburn for an Accounts Assistant to join its growing team on a permanent basis.

You may already have experience working in an accountancy practice or accounts administration environment. Alternatively, if you have a strong finance background, are confident dealing with clients and have the ability to learn and manage a variety of accounting processes, we would be keen to hear from you.

What will make you successful in this role? We're looking for someone who:

Enjoys dealing with a wide range of clients and different ways of working.
Is confident in building and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
Can manage several clients, processes and deadlines at the same time.
Is adaptable and happy to move between payroll, bookkeeping, VAT, reconciliations and accounts preparation.
Takes ownership of their workload and follows tasks through to completion.
Is organised, accurate and able to work to deadlines.
Communicates well and is comfortable dealing directly with clients.
Is willing to learn new processes, systems and ways of working.
Takes pride in providing a reliable and professional service.

The Role The Accounts Assistant will provide accounting and bookkeeping support to a range of
clients, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and statutory deadlines are
met.

Working closely with colleagues and clients, you will be responsible for managing a varied workload while providing a high standard of client service.

Key Responsibilities Accounts & Bookkeeping

Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients.
Process accounting transactions and bookkeeping entries.
Complete bank reconciliations.
Assist with management accounts and year-end accounts.
Maintain accurate client records and supporting documentation.
Manage different client processes and requirements effectively.

Payroll

Process weekly and monthly payrolls for clients.
Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
Respond to payroll-related queries from clients.

VAT & Compliance

Prepare and submit VAT returns.
Ensure relevant HMRC requirements and deadlines are met.
Assist clients with requests for financial information and documentation.

Client Relationships

Liaise directly with clients regarding accounts, payroll, VAT and financial queries.
Build and maintain strong, positive and professional client relationships.
Develop an understanding of individual client needs and processes.
Act as a reliable point of contact for clients.
Communicate clearly and professionally, keeping clients informed of progress and any issues.
Provide wider administrative and accounting support to the team as required.

About You Essential

Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (AAT, IATI, Accounting Technician or similar).
Previous experience in accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or a similar role.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, client portfolios and deadlines.
Experience processing payroll.
Experience preparing bank reconciliations.
Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidence dealing with clients and responding to queries.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Ideally, you will also have experience in some of the following:

Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software.
Knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC processes.
Further accounting qualifications or studies in progress.

Salary & Benefits Our client offers:

£28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
Permanent, full-time employment.
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Some flexibility around start times.
Supportive and professional working environment.
Ongoing training and development.
Career progression within a growing accountancy practice.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.
The opportunity to develop broad accounting and client-management experience.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and permanent right to work in the UK.

Candidates holding visas must be able to demonstrate an ongoing right to work that is not subject to an expiry date or future sponsorship requirement.

Interested?
If you're an experienced Accounts Administrator looking to further develop your career within a professional accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV to Patricia at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all
suitably qualified candidates.

Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.