Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant – Alexander & Co Chartered Accountants

Alexander & Co is an award-winning dynamic firm that has become one of the North West’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants, tax advisors and business consultants.

Our reputation has been built up over many years, we pride ourselves in the personal service we provide to our diverse range of clients and recognise the important contribution all our team members make to the company.

With modern, spacious offices in the heart of Manchester city centre, we provide an excellent working environment for our team.

Working at Alexander & Co you can be sure of support and encouragement to progress you career, whilst gaining vital experience in your day-to-day work.

Some of the benefits of working at Alexander & Co include:

A flexible workstyle
Grade A working environment with modern office in the heart of the city centre
Generous annual leave including Christmas shutdown
Regular team social events
A supportive team with a fun working environment
Career progression, with structured learning and training programs across all levels

Accounts Assistant – About the role

We are looking for someone to predominately work within our accounts department, although they may also be required to assist within the audit services team on occasion.

The role will involve:

Preparation of statutory accounts for small, limited companies and sole traders
Preparation of corporation tax returns on those clients
Preparation & submission of VAT returns
Some book-keeping
Management accounts
Dealing with ad hoc client queries

Accounts Assistant – Who we are looking for

We are looking for somebody with ideally at least one to two years’ experience, ideally with knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts. We will also consider candidates with greater experience and recompense accordingly.

Candidates must be comfortable communicating with clients face to face, as well as via telephone, email and video

Candidates should also be able to assist with the training of more junior staff members and delegating work to them