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Accounts Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a strong academic background, be studying ACCA/ACA or have relevant experience, know cloud accounting, understand standards like FRS102, and work well both independently and in a team.
  • You will prepare financial statements, manage client portfolios, input transactions, prepare management accounts, handle VAT returns, assist with tax services, and communicate issues to your manager.

Requirements

  • Strong academic history.
  • Studying towards ACCA/ACA qualification or, alternatively, evidence of suitable work experience.
  • Prior experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software.
  • Ability to work independently but as part of a wider team.
  • Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines.
  • Understanding of accounting standards.
  • Monitoring costs against budget for individual clients.
  • Technical knowledge – awareness of FRS102, FRS 102 1a and FRS105.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual financial statements including statutory accounts predominately under FRS102 and FRS102 1A, partnership accounts, sole trader accounts and trust accounts for tax purposes.
  • Manage portfolio of clients.
  • Visit client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs as required.
  • Prepare and input client transactions into a computerised ledger system, as required.
  • The preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for clients, as required.
  • Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client, if required. Preparing Intrastat and VIES sales lists for clients.
  • Where applicable, completion of other tax services including attending to tax registrations, de-registrations etc.
  • Keeping your manager fully informed of any issues and problems, ensuring the work is completed to a level agreed with the manager and recording clearly and concisely the work carried out.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Accounts Assistant?

The main responsibility of the Accounts Assistant is the preparation of annual financial accounts within the agreed timeframe, as well as accurate processing of clients’ financial data and preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.

Are there opportunities for professional qualification support in this role?

Yes, there is the possibility of ACCA/ACA support in the role for the right candidate.

What kind of clients will I be managing?

You will be managing a portfolio of clients which may include individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities, and businesses.

What software systems will I be required to use?

You will need to work on bookkeeping packages, accounts production software, and Excel.

Is there an expectation to work on-site at client premises?

Yes, visiting client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs is required as necessary.

What are the educational qualifications required for this role?

A strong academic history is required, along with either studying towards an ACCA/ACA qualification or providing evidence of suitable work experience.

What additional benefits does Evelyn Partners offer to its employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contribution, a hybrid working model, a generous holiday package, the option to purchase additional holiday, and shared parental leave.

How does Evelyn Partners approach diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Evelyn Partners is committed to valuing the differences that a diverse workforce brings and has multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in place to ensure a respectful and supportive environment for all colleagues.

What key competencies are needed for the Accounts Assistant position?

Key competencies include accuracy, judgment, planning and organization, client/customer focus, use of IT, teamwork, flexibility, innovation, and technical knowledge of accounting standards such as FRS102.

Is prior experience with cloud-based accounting software necessary?

Yes, prior experience with computerized accounting packages, including cloud-based software, is preferred.

Placing the power of good advice into more hands

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1836
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Evelyn Partners (formerly Tilney Smith & Williamson), their longstanding commitment has been to provide sound advice, empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. With nearly two centuries of experience, their mission is to democratise access to quality advice, ensuring it's available to all, regardless of financial status. As the UK's premier integrated wealth management and professional services group, they cater to diverse client needs, from individual wealth management to comprehensive business services. Through a personalised approach and deep understanding, they aim to support clients in achieving their most meaningful goals.

Culture & Values

  • Personal: 'we treat you as an individual'

    We are a people business at heart, and strive to deliver a friendly, inclusive and personalised service to all our clients, large and small.

  • Partnership: 'we go further together'

    We develop relationships that stand the test of time, spanning multiple generations. We partner across the full breadth of our expertise to create value for our clients, our company and society at large.

  • Performance: 'we strive for more'

    We are ambitious for our clients and for ourselves, so we aim to be a forward-thinking and innovative business that leads the way in the industry.

Benefits

  • Holidays

    Competitive annual leave allowance and access to additional holidays.

  • Benefits

    Income protection, life assurance, a generous pension scheme and much more.

  • Wellbeing

    Private medical insurance, discounts at over 3,000 gyms, studios, fitness centres and sports clubs across the UK, plus access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Family

    In addition to offering paid maternity leave, we also offer paternity, adoption and shared parental leave schemes.