Accounts Assistant Job in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

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Accounts Assistant Job in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job Description
Being a fast-paced environment you will be working on a number of varied tasks and must be able to multi task while maintaining precise attention to detail. It is important that you have a structured way of working and can be flexible in the tasks you will be responsible for.

Key Responsibilities

* Accounting, Tax and Administrative Support to Clients

* On boarding clients

* Incorporating companies

* Registering companies for VAT and PAYE and Corporation Tax

* Liaising with clients via telephone, e-mail and post

* Processing PAYE and VAT returns

* Processing of client payroll

* Bank and other reconciliations

* Adhering to all filing deadlines – which includes chasing clients for missing information

* Filing Confirmation Statements and assisting with end of year returns

* Meeting deadlines, such as the clearing of e-mails and post daily

* Communicating with HMRC on behalf of the client

* Answer and field calls

* Assist with Back Office Accounting Administrative duties

* Assisting with IR35 compliance (tax legislation)

Reporting

• Creating and maintaining client files on internal databases and management of CRM

• Internal reporting supporting head accountant

Skills and experience

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent telephone manner – this is essential

• Excellent level of literacy, written communication and analytical skills

• Excellent level of numeracy & commercial judgement

• Accountancy or tax experience from accounting practice is highly preferable

Personal Attributes

* Maintains meticulous attention to detail

* Able to multi-task and prioritise

* Self-starter and motivated to succeed

* Positive ‘can do’ attitude

* Friendly and outgoing personality

* Hard working, diligent and conciseness

* Someone happy to assist in other areas of the business while building up their client base

Desired Qualifications

* Good academic record

* Accounting or tax qualifications preferable (can be working towards one)

* General computer knowledge and good use of Microsoft packages (in particular Excel) is highly desirable

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £20000 – £25000/annum
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