Assistant Accountant - Practice

MSS People are working with an accounting practice based in Middlesbrough who require an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Main Duties:

• The preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Preparation of periodic management accounts and providing book-keeping and VAT services to clients where required.
• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns for both individuals and partnerships
• To liaise with clients to resolve any queries

Successful candidates will have:

• Strong experience in SA, VAT, CIS and Bookkeeping
• Experience in PAYE, Accounts Production and Corp tax would be an advantage.
• General practice experience
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Qualification is not necessary but AAT level 4 or above would be an advantage