Accounting Technician

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records, managing sales and purchase ledgers, and performing daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for various clients.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, trial balances, and drafting annual financial statements ready for senior review.
• Preparing, calculating, and submitting VAT returns for different SMEs (monthly or quarterly) in accordance with HMRC regulations, and assisting senior staff with basic corporate and personal tax computations.
• Processing payroll, managing cash flow records, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring the accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable.
• Resolving routine financial queries from clients, assisting senior accountants during internal and external audits, and ensuring compliance with standard accounting practices.

Person Specification

• Qualifications & Experience: ACCA Qualified, or currently studying towards / Part-Qualified in ACCA. The ideal candidate should have a solid working knowledge of UK bookkeeping practices and basic taxation laws. Proven work experience is not required as training will be provided, but previous experience in a finance or accounts support role will be highly advantageous.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger management, and standard accounting principles. High-level proficiency in numeracy, basic financial modelling, and accurate data entry and reconciliation. Proficiency in cloud-based financial software and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent communication skills - able to address clients and team members clearly in both informal and formal settings. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and reporting cycles. Absolute honesty in handling confidential, sensitive financial information. Flexibility to manage changing priorities and support different client accounts as needed.