Accounts and Tax Assistant

M+A Partners is a forward-looking firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Specialists and Business Advisers. Our Vision is to be the firm of choice, through our team fulfilling their potential and delivering exceptional client service.

The Role
 
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at our Attleborough office. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a broad range of clients across a variety of sectors, gaining valuable experience in both accounts and tax while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills within a supportive environment.
 
We are looking for an individual who is AAT qualified and ready to take the next step in their professional career. Whether you are planning to commence or are already studying towards your ACA or ACCA qualification, we will support your ongoing development through structured training, mentoring and hands-on experience.
 
As you develop and achieve your ACA or ACCA qualification, there will be the potential to work towards managing your own client portfolio, supported by the guidance and mentorship of our experienced portfolio holders. This provides an excellent pathway for someone who is keen to build a successful career in practice.
 
If you are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and opportunities for progression, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an experienced team.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of accounts and tax returns;
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts;
• Completing bookkeeping and accounts reconciliations;
• Visiting client premises on a regular basis to undertake bookkeeping, VAT return preparation and related accounting work, working independently and building strong relationships with clients;
• Working with financial and accounting data to support client requirements;
• Communicating professionally with clients to obtain information and respond to queries;
• Training and assisting junior members of the team with various queries on jobs;
• Completing professional studies alongside day-to-day work responsibilities, applying learning to the practice environment;
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver excellent client service;
• Contributing to a positive, supportive, and professional team environment; and
• Promoting and contributing to the Vision and Values of M+A Partners.

The Candidate

•  AAT Level 4 qualified is essential;
• The ambition to progress to ACA or ACCA studies, if not already doing so;
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment is essential;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as there will be contact with clients at all levels;
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks Online or Xero accounting packages is preferred but full training is available; 
• Experience in Microsoft office packages and adaptability to new software and systems is essential;
• Proactive and able to work as part of a team;
• Friendly, and engaged with a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Motivated and driven;
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; and
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package; and
• Company funded professional qualifications.

Salary

Additional info: <ul><li>Honesty – we hold ourselves to the highest level of openness, fairness and transparency in everything we do and expect the same from others with whom we work.</li><li>Commitment – we are bound by hard work, shared objectives and always striving to find the best outcomes for our clients, as well as by supporting the professional and personal growth of our team. </li></ul><ul><li>Teamwork – we foster a collaborative environment which embraces individual strengths in order to achieve more together.</li><li>Integrity – we conduct ourselves morally, ethically and honourably, and always strive to do the right thing.</li><li>Respect – we treat clients and colleagues with consideration, empathy and dignity, maintaining a positive, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.</li><li>Excellence – we aim to consistently provide the highest quality advice and solutions rooted in expertise, pursuing continuous improvement to ensure our clients receive exceptional service. </li></ul>