Graduate Accountant/Accounts Assistant

Near Guildford, Surrey

Salary range 24-26k p.a dependant on experience.,

Full Time

hybrid work (2/3 days in the office)

Must be Car owner/driver due to location

Our SME accountancy firm who is growing from strength to strength are seeking a graduate accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be keen to carve out a long term accounting career working for a caring and motivating employer.

Duties will include:

· Owning purchase ledger duties

· Owning sales ledger duties

· Reconciling multiple bank accounts on Xero

· Revenue analysis

· Payroll preparation

· Pension filing

· Help in preparation of month end reporting

· Assisting with pulling together adhoc reports as requested by clients. These could include budgets, forecasting, KPI reports, etc.

· Direct communications with stakeholders

· Direct and Indirect Tax Returns preparations

· Annual Accounts preparation

· Ad hoc work as needed

Skills/Experience

· Minimum 2:1 Degree in Accounting and finance degree

· Numerate

· Good attention to detail

· IT literate & competent in the use of Microsoft Office - candidates will be required to complete an Excel test

· Willingness to learn and become part of a team

· Self-motivated approach to work

· Good multitasking and prioritising skills are key due to varying workload

· Working well under pressure