Accounts and Taxation Assistant

Bedford, Bedfordshire
Cowley Holmes

An experienced Accounts and Taxation Assistant / Accounting Technician or Part Qualified Accountant is needed to join our team at Cowley Holmes based in Bedford.

This will be on a full-time or near full-time basis, and the hours can be arranged to suit the successful candidate. The role will include varied and interesting general practice work in a stimulating and positive modern office environment.

We have very easy-to-use and effective software in practice for accounts and tax returns preparation and also practice administration and organisation software.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with our well-established firm!

About Us

Cowley Holmes Accountants in Bedford is a forward-thinking firm of Accountants and Business Advisers for Owner Managed Businesses.

We guide clients through their business journey from start to exit and succession, supporting and advising them, making their lives easier, more secure and more profitable.

About the Role

The job will entail preparing year-end accounts and related tax returns for sole traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for client manager review.

These will be from clients’ records that can vary from manual to desktop packages like Sage and cloud-based packages such as QuickBooks and Xero.

Some of the work could involve some client bookkeeping and VAT and payroll, as well as the accounts preparation mentioned above.

Technical matters are always changing in the world of tax and accounts, and we keep up to date in a number of different ways that would help you keep up to date with changes also.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in using accounting software and tools
• Ability to handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records
• Understanding of taxation laws and regulations
• Experience in preparing and filing tax returns
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and calculations
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budgeting processes
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Continuous learning and staying updated with accounting and taxation trends and changes

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Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Accounts and Taxation Assistant: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Audit, Payroll, Invoicing, Expense Management, Tax Returns, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Tax Deductions, Tax Laws, Tax Codes, Tax Audit, Tax Reporting, Income Tax, VAT/GST, Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax Filings, Tax Research, Tax Exemptions, Tax Credits, Tax Documentation, and Tax Software will also be considered.