Accounts Assistant / Accounts Semi-Senior - Top Accounting Firm

Accounts Assistant / Accounts Semi-Senior

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top20 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Client Accounts/Business Services team with the appointment of a Part Qualified Accounts Semi-Senior. The team provide external clients with the full range of accounting and back office services including bookkeeping, year-end accounts, preparation of supporting audit files, preparation of group consolidations, management accounting and VAT compliance for small and large businesses. Key duties include:

• Assisting clients with financial matters including interpretation of results, understanding how new legislation changes could affect their business from a regulatory perspective
• Assisting clients with setting up new internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software
• Point of contact for clients on their day-to-day accounting affairs including bookkeeping, VAT, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll and management accounts
• Ensuring the manager is kept up to date with any issues from clients or their business activities
• Awareness of chargeable time and charge-out rates so that jobs are completed within the assigned budget
• Solid knowledge of double entry and a working knowledge of the requirements of standard accounting policies
• Preparing legible and comprehensive working papers
• Preparation of basic statutory financial statements for clients with little or no supervision
• Preparing year-end audit files for clients with supporting schedules for all balance sheet items and tax sensitive P&L items
• Liaising with tax, payroll and other departments for client matters
• Preparing draft bills for senior managers/partners and keeping client billing information up to date
• Ensuring each client's company accounts are filed within the statutory deadlines

To be considered for the role you should be a part-qualified AAT/ACCA Accountant, ideally with at least two year's experience working with clients across a broad range of sectors and industries. You should have some basic knowledge of FRS102 along with experience of drafting consolidations, preparing statutory accounts and some exposure to management accounting. Use of mid-range accounting packages (e.g. Iris, Xero, Caseware, Sage Line 50) would be useful, and travel to client and other office sites will be required. You should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus, with strong time management skills.

On offer is a salary up to GBP30,000 depending on experience and level of qualification, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and holidays. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) office by telephone or via email at com

For other opportunities in Finance & Accounting or Public Practice within the Thames Valley, London & Midlands, please visit our website. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.

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