Accounting Technician

Job Posted: 2 April 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Industries: Accounting

Job Start Date: ASAP

Vision Accounting are an established, modern and fast expanding Accountancy Practice working with both industry leading companies locally and businesses across the country.

Due to continued growth in our client portfolio, we are looking for a talented Accounting Technician to join our friendly team. The successful candidate must be ambitious, independent and enthusiastic, and willing to dive headfirst into our busy practice. In return we reward our employees with a very generous benefits package, a contemporary office environment, development opportunities and a supportive, welcoming team.

Contract: Permanent following a three month probation period. 

Hours: 08:30 - 17:00 with a 30 minute lunch break. Part time hours can be offered for the right candidate.

Must have own transport.

Role Description

The Accounting Technician will be dealing with accounts, data and records for a wide variety of clients, from Limited Companies and Sole Traders to self-assessment individuals. The successful candidate will be supporting an existing client portfolio, with a key focus on delivering a high quality and thorough service. Core duties will mainly be assisting the Accounts Manager with accounts preparation, taxation and other general accountancy practice services, so attention to detail is essential. As the firm expands there will be a wide range of projects to get involved with; we have structured growth and development plans in place and so offers this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be:

• Supporting an existing client portfolio.
• Working with the team to provide a high quality, proactive service.
• Preparing accounts for Limited Companies and Sole Traders.
• Completing regular bookkeeping and preparing VAT Returns.
• Provision of Payroll & CIS Returns services for clients on a monthly basis.
• Running offsite errands such as collection and returning of client files.
• Monitoring own workflow, communicating with the Directors and sharing resources and knowledge where possible.

Technical Requirements

The successful candidates must:

• Be qualified to a minimum of Level 4 AAT.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Have excellent IT and numeracy skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Have a good knowledge of various cloud-based accountancy software.
• Be proficient in all Microsoft Office but particularly Excel.

Personable Skills

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills and a strong desire to provide exceptional service to clients.
• Has a strong work ethic and the initiative to work independently.
• Has a positive, can-do approach and is able to work closely with colleagues within a friendly and social office environment.

Company Benefits

What we can offer:

• Competitive market leading salary.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional holiday day for your birthday.
• Company paid full Private Medical Insurance with Vitality.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan covering dental, optical and other medical related fees.
• Health and wellbeing membership including access to a digital GP, an employee assistance program, mental health support and other wellbeing services.
• Free mortgage advice from our inhouse advisor.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted ferry travel.
• Discounted 1Leisure corporate membership.
• Complimentary fruit, tea, coffee and refreshments.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Team social events, activities and charity fundraisers.
• Casual/smart-casual dress code - ‘dress for your diary’.
• Encouragement to suggest other initiatives, ideas and opportunities.

To apply for the role please send your CV and a covering email to [email protected], stating 'Accounting Technician’ in the subject. 

Find out more about us on our website at www.visionaccounting.co.uk, on Facebook and Instagram @visionaccounting.co.uk, and Linkedin: vision-accounting-uk

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