Accounts Assistant

In a nutshell: The perfect role for a driven AAT qualified/ PQ Accountant who thrives off variety and wants to excel in their accounting career.

What you'll be doing day to day:

• Completion of annual accounts and tax computations
• Assisting with the preparation of self-assessment tax returns
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and accurately kept up to date
• Producing management accounts and assisting with the completion of quarterly VAT returns
• Drafting correspondence for clients; liaising with HMRC, by telephone and email
• Assisting the professional sports department with day-to-day accounting activities

About you

No two days will ever be the same as our diverse client base brings new challenges and opportunities daily.

Are you ambitious?
We are looking for an energetic, driven, team orientated accounting professional who is conscientious and likes to have fun.

Do you enjoy problem solving and working with people?
This role will offer you ample opportunity to work with interesting clients, whilst being supported by your team and challenge your analytical skills.

Are you aspiring to be a qualified chartered accountant?
Together our designated learning development team and management will support you in paving a successful career as an accountant, with regular career conversations, client exposure and our bespoke learning platform full of courses, webinars, and helpful guides.

Why work at PKF Francis Clark?
We’re the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England. We have eight offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.

The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has 54 partners and over 800 members of staff, with annual revenue of over £50 million. Our continuing growth offers you the opportunity to expand and develop your career in a direction that interests you.

We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be.

PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF International family of legally independent firms, which together are ranked as the 11th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age.

Your core benefits will include:

Financial benefits - Pension, group life assurance, group income protection

Health & Wellbeing benefits - Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and support for you and your immediate family, option to buy 5 extra days holiday, virtual GP for you and your immediate family and cycle to work.

Other benefits - Perks at work shopping platform, bonuses for career and family milestones, volunteering days, emergency support from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation for current and ex - employees.