• Application Deadline: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Junior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Description

• We are looking for a part-qualified ICAN and qualified Accounting technician (ATS) junior accountant to join our firm.


• The role would involve providing accounting services to firms in the United Kingdom and would be office-based with the flexibility to work from home. This role is ideal for anyone looking to have training and mentorship from a qualified accountant in a growing accounting and tax firm based in the UK.

Responsibilities 

The key duties and responsibilities are:

• Liaising with clients via phone and email making sure all client queries are attended to promptly


• Performing all bookkeeping tasks for all assigned clients


• Completing all accounts reconciliations, making sure all accounts are accurate and up to date


• Assisting the Accountant with the Preparation and production of monthly management accounts packs for clients including following up with clients for outstanding documentation


• Updating and maintaining accounts to Trial balance level for company accounts and tax return completion


• Assisting the accountant with the Preparation of LTD Company accounts and corporation tax returns


• Assisting the accountant with the Preparation and submission of personal tax computations and returns


• Assisting with completing relevant registrations with HMRC


• Managing credit control activities for all clients


• Ad hoc work as required to facilitate operations when required


• Due to the continuing expansion and changing nature of this business, your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

What We Need from You

Ideal candidate experience requirements:

• MUST be working towards completing ICAN and must have an accounting degree or AAT (ATS) qualification


• Minimum 1 year of experience within an accountancy practice or similar accounting functions


• Experience with Microsoft Outlook & Excel

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines.


• You must have a "can do" attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support.


• You should be proactive, motivated and willing to learn, with a problem-solving attitude.


• You will be confident in engaging with clients to build a rapport and offer them solutions and direction.


• You should have the ability to multi-task, stay organized, manage your workload and can work independently


• You should have good attention to detail.


• Most importantly you should be a team player.

Rewards

• Salary: N90,000 to N120,000 naira monthly depending on experience.


• There is an allowance to work remotely at least 1/2timesa a week subject to the company's needs.


• Generous annual leave


• Continued development including on-the-job experience, webinars, and in-house training programs.