Accounts Associate

Bromsgrove

Full time, permanent, office based

£19-23k + full study support

Four Squared Recruitment are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Associate to join a dynamic team within a leading accountancy practice known for providing exceptional financial services to a diverse clientele. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the accountants in managing day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining up-to-date financial records. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in accountancy within a supportive and professional environment. If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role is the equivalent of an assistant management accountant but incorporated within a practice.
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for ensuring their bookkeeping, management reporting and any ad-hoc tasks are prepared to a high standard and on a timely basis
• Preparation of the bookkeeping on Xero
• Preparation of management accounts and reports
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto our internal system and eventually onto our client’s online banking platform

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• Bookkeeping to AAT Level 2 or equivalent preferred, school leavers and graduates considered
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Competent using Xero
• Have a good awareness of technology in general
• Good people and communication skills including telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus

Package:

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday + public holidays
• Additional holiday day per year of service
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Parking Permit
• Clear pathways of progression to management and beyond
• Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification
• Ongoing training and development
• Relaxed dress code