Accounts Assistant

Job Location	Axminster
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£25,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant Salary:£25,000pa Location: AxminsterType: Permanent Hours: 36.2 hours per week (Monday - Friday)The role Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join our clients office in Honiton on a permanent contract.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, providing bookkeeping services and preparing personal and corporate tax computations and returns amongst other duties.As the Accounts Assistant you will be highly personable with excellent communication skills, have the ability to multi task and preferably possess an AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy firm with the chance to build an exciting and long standing career.Main duties and responsibilities

Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.

Providing bookkeeping services.Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns.Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on clients behalfEnsuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date.Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns.Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.General admin duties to provide support to the Partner, Managers and the office.Assignments undertaken in the office and at clients premises.Skills and experience sought

Analytical, methodical and numerical

Outgoing and confidentA positive attitude, friendly and personableResilient, able to multi-task and work independentlyFlexibility to the roleAdaptable, organised and conscientiousAbility to prioritise and manage time effectivelyProfessional attitude and Team playerGood working knowledge of Word, Excel, Xero, Quickbooks and SageExperience of delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environmentAbility to learn new IT skills quicklyAAT qualified or qualified by experiencePersonal Qualities

Personable and professional individual

Excellent communication skillsOrganised with the ability to meet deadlinesTeam playerBenefits

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Chance to make a meaningful impact on our clients financial well-being.25 hours / 5 days per week however part time hours / days also considered.Flexible and hybrid or office working available.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Death in service 3 x annual salary.Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline

Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.

Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years service.Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years service.Closing date: 27/4/2024To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is notalways possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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