Assistant Accountant Job in WD1, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Assistant Accountant Job in WD1, Watford, Hertfordshire

Job Description
We are working with a market leader who are looking for individuals to join their team in central Watford

Growing business and a genuine opportunity for a self starter

This role can offer hybrid working once probation has been completed.

Monday to Friday 9-5.30

Main Responsibilities

* Review of year end accounts prepared by other team members, ensuring they are compliant, and the relevant paperwork has been carried out.

* Review of P11D's and Self-Assessment Tax Returns ensuring the accuracy and appropriate tax regulations have been applied.

* Ensuring that the technical knowledge of the team is kept up to date through assistance and guidance.

* Ensure all yearend accounts & CT600's are prepared within statutory deadlines and internal SLAs.

* Assisting the Junior Accountants where required.

* Responding to inbound client queries via telephone/email.

* Providing proactive outbound advice to clients both new and existing.

* Providing technical support to the organisations limited company/umbrella/sales teams.

* Reviewing and signing of client references.

* Closedown / Capital Distribution /MVL processing.

IR35 calculations.

Skills, knowledge, and experience required

* Experience of working in a practice dealing with small businesses.

* Preferable working knowledge of the contracting industry (specifically with regards to IR35 regulations and Managed Service Company legislation).

* Experience in preparing & reviewing accounts & CT600s.

* Experience in calculating tax liabilities (Self-Assessment / Corporation tax).

* Technical knowledge in areas of company tax, VAT & personal tax.

* Confident with client interaction, in person, written and via telephone.

* Experience operating a limited company payroll.

* Ability to work as part of a team yet self-motivated and target driven.

* Excellent organisation skills with proven experience of working to deadlines.

* Excellent multi-tasking ability ? Good computer skills and understanding of accounting practice software preferably IRIS, FreeAgent.

* To be already studying towards an accountancy qualification such as ACCA

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: WD1, Watford, Hertfordshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Watford
County: Hertfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £28000 – £32000/annum
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