Location: Chandlers Ford

Salary: £ doe

Hours: Full time hours, office based but hybrid working is available after probation

Benefits: Parking, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more, bonus holiday day for Christmas Eve (if on a weekday), training, pet friendly office, paid day off to volunteer for your choice of charity, Dress for your day policy, Life Assurance, 100% electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced maternity, partnerity or adoption leave, referral fees for recruitment and clients, Professional membership reimbursed, option to join private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, various sporting events/socials, cycle to work scheme

Aspire Jobs are working with our client who are a dynamic, leading Accountancy firm who are now looking for an Audit Semi-Senior to join their team.   With a commitment to growth and excellence, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Audit Semi Senior / Senior to become a key part of their busy Audit and Accounts team.  With around 70 staff they are a social bunch and offer great benefits.  

The Audit Semi Senior / Senior will have :

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified with proven audit experience in a practice environment
• Demonstrable experience leading external audits, particularly under FRS102 standards
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
• Organised, methodical, and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience of IRIS Accountancy software considered advantageous
• Able to prioritise multiple demands and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Full UK driving licence and own car essential due to client visits

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £28-£35k DOE + overtime

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri  - some WFH once probation is passed

Benefits: 20 days hols + part of Xmas shut down extra, off-road parking, cashback plan, regular paid social events in work hours, pension

We are working with our client who are a well established accountancy practice.  Due to growth they are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small friendly team.

They offer a tailored range of services to clients in various industries, including retail, hospitality, engineering, manufacturing, trades, construction.  Their proactive approach ensures clients are up-to-date with changing regulations and legislation, as well as helping their clients to achieve their business goals whilst looking at ways to be more tax efficient.

Ideally, your experience will be from within practice, but they will consider someone with good all round industry experience.  This isn't the right role for someone with just purchase or sales ledger experience. 

The culture of the business is very much based on trust, where you aren't micromanaged.  They need someone who can use their initiative and think for themselves.  It's down to you to manage your workload, but you are also expected to work as a team member, helping out others where needed.  They are a fun, friendly bunch who have a laugh but work hard when they need to.  You will ideally have experience of working to timed hourly deadlines.

The ideal Assistant Accountant will:-

• Experience in Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT and Taxation Advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have good IT Skills with knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Excel, Sage Line 50, Quickbooks, Sage Payroll.
• Organised and Self - Motivated individual who can prioritise tasks required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work towards strict deadlines, and manage your workloads accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Prior experience within a practice environment is preferred, however software specific training may be provided.