Accounts Associate

at  Buzzacott

Buzzacott is a passionately independent and growing professional services firm. We are based in the City of London, with a satellite office in Hong Kong. We are partner led and focused on people – our team and our clients. We combine market leading sector expertise and excellent service capability to provide exceptional service in our chosen markets.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 A-levels (or equivalent – with a minimum of 120 UCAS points)
• Good GCSE results with a minimum of grade B/level 5 in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Experience of working within practice with a of minimum 3 + years
• Experience of preparing statutory and management accounts
• Experience with VAT registrations and preparation of VAT returns
• Excellent communication skills
• Client facing experience
• AAT qualified or ACCA part qualified, or equivalent
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, specifically an understanding of FRS102 and FRS105
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Xero
• Ideally experience in implementation of Cloud based accounting software
• MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Accounting software knowledge and experience – Sage, QuickBooks Online or Xero (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience with other accounting add-ons (compatible with Cloud accounting software, for example, Dext, FUTRLI, Fathom and Expensify).
• Advanced Excel skills (desirable)
  The successful candidate will be able to take on responsibility for own workload, as well as be a personable and conscientious individual, who is willing to work as part of a team.
  This is an excellent opportunity to build upon your existing experience working within this dynamic and client-focused team. You will be keen to take on responsibility and be able to build strong relationships with a range of clients.
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  If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the “Apply” button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to a member of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk
  Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.
  No agencies please.

ROLE OVERVIEW

To provide quality accounting services to clients within the Outsourcing Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out all accounting work for a wide range of corporate and charity organisations in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures. This will include planning, executing, completing and producing client-ready product independently and with minimum supervision.
• Prepare management accounts and statutory financial reports, including consolidated accounts, from manual and computerised accounting records.
• Prepare/review VAT Returns, including an understanding of partial exemption rules.
• Delegate, supervise and review the work of junior members of the team, providing constructive feedback and support as necessary.
• Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts and VAT returns, for example preparing working papers for management or statutory accounts.
• Recommend improvements to clients’ accounting systems and controls and assist clients whenever needed.
• Be able to take ownership of an assignment and see it through to completion with the willingness to solve issues as and when they arise.
• Take ownership of communicating with clients, developing and building strong client relationships.
• Keep costs within budget wherever possible and report to the Manager/Partner as soon as agreed time/budget appears to be compromised.