Assistant Accountant - Accountancy Practice - Remote

Assistant Accountant - Accountancy Practice - Remote About the Company: Our client are modern accountants focused on helping ambitious start-ups grow. About the Opportunity: There's no sign of their growth slowing down, so they are on the lookout for a highly motivated, assistant accountant that shares their entrepreneurial mindset. About the Responsibilities: You will be providing services to a portfolio of clients operating across various industries. This role will involve: * Bookkeeping for clients, ensuring the client experience is outstanding * Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and management reporting for a portfolio of clients * Self-Assessment preparation & submission for more complex clients * Preparation of VAT returns * Responding to finance-related queries and providing analysis and insights to clients About the Applicant: They are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long-lasting relationships. They require someone who: * Always adopts a positive mindset * Takes a commercial approach, keeping client's best interests at the forefront * Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude * Possesses excellent attention to detail * Enjoys and sees the benefit of developing others * Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally * Adaptable and keeps on top of new technology advancing the industry * Able to remain calm under pressure * Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients * Experience in managing a portfolio of clients with bookkeeping knowledge * Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous About the Benefits: Benefits include: * Remote working opportunities * Competitive base salary * Private medical insurance and life insurance * Company pension * Company events & social hours * Sick pay