SEARS Accountant – Newcastle NE4 6UT
Salary negotiable – Part- time, Permanent
We currently have opportunities for accountants to join our team as an Assistant Accountant. This is a key role for a training or newly qualified accountant who wants to further develop core knowledge and skills within accounting and administration services.
As an Assistant Accountant, you are a key contact for our clients. You will organise the service team, review a wide range of work, develop technical expertise and start to gain an understanding of how to run a portfolio of clients.
This opportunity would be well suited to an individual with a strong competence in accounting with the ability to prepare a full set of accounts without support. They will need to be a driven individual who is keen to develop their management potential, leading client services and taking on significant responsibility.
Main duties of the Role:
- Preparation of annual accounts.
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
- Preparation of Self-assessment tax-return.
- Manage payroll and dealing with HMRC for queries in respect to payroll.
- Preparing invoices for clients using QuickBooks.
- Client management and other administrative work.
- Good understanding of Excel skills.
- Enhanced numerical and quantitative skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Communication skills that foster excellent relationships.