Assistant Accountant

Based: Livingston

Simply Solutions are an International provider of strategic facility management & workplace solutions.

We pride ourselves on challenging the fundamentals of our sector, creating a team of empowered, dedicated staff, who are focused on meeting and exceeding the requirements of our valued clients.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

Working in an ambitious, entrepreneurial, dynamic and driven environment, you will work closely with both the accounts team (of 3) and the wider business.

Given the nature of the business flexibility and a ‘can-do’ attitude are key qualities you will possess.

Responsibilities will include:

• Operating / overseeing both the sales and purchase ledger.
• Daily banking.
• Resolving customer and supplier queries (where applicable).
• Involvement with VAT returns and CIS scheme.
• Assist in the monthly management accounts.
• Assist with statutory reporting (including audit).
• Ad-hoc duties. Being a small team, in a growing environment, this item is significant.

It would be advantageous to have the following background and skills:

• Previous experience of working within an accounting department, ideally within a similar SME environment.
• Professional qualification (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal combined with ability tailor to best suit the recipient.
• Supervisory / mentoring skills.
• Tenacity!
• Good IT skills, Excel being essential, Xero would be beneficial.

Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).

With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.

We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders.

In a Nutshell:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant to join the Group Tax Team based at our Coleshill office.  This role will be primarily compliance focused and provide the opportunity to understand the compliance work for a large corporate.

The Assistant will support the Group Tax Team to ensure that we manage the groups tax risk by both undertaking compliance work and assisting the Tax Accountant, Senior Tax Manager and Head of Tax in supporting the wider business.

This role provides a great opportunity to further develop knowledge of the tax affairs for a large UK corporate and receive support for a career in tax whilst undertaking professional qualifications.

What we would like from you:

Key Responsibilities –

• Assisting in the preparation of various tax compliance filings such as VAT, CIS and Corporate Tax and analysing data to support the required filings.
• Assisting in the submission of tax filings to HMRC and management of the HMRC agent account.
• Assisting the Tax Accountant, Senior Tax Manager and Head of Tax in dealing with tax queries from across the business.
• Alongside the wider Team supporting with the implementation of a Tax Risk and Control Framework.
• Assisting the Team in ensuring that the Tax DUG (Intranet) page is kept up to date and that all training material as part of the Tax Education Programme is consistently prepared and then published.
• Liaising with other stakeholders across the business in order to collate information and data to support our tax filings.

Competencies –

• A basic level of tax knowledge is required for this role and a desire to build a career in the tax function of a large corporate group.
• We will consider candidates currently working in Industry or those wishing to move from Practice
• GCSEs: Minimum pass of 4 or more (C and above) in 5 subjects, including Maths and English; A-Levels: Minimum of C’s in all 3 subjects
• Whilst a degree would be beneficial it is not essential.
• Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
• Good analytical and organisation skills with an attention to detail.
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• A desire to learn and develop from colleagues within the team

The Good Stuff:

Vistry Group is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.

Some of our key benefits include…

• Competitive salary and package
• 28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Private Healthcare
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
• Support with a professional membership

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us within Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us  – we will always be happy to help.

An industry leader with a global footprint, we are currently growing our Finance team and capabilities to better support our various divisions and subsidiaries in the UK and broader EU.

We need qualified, experienced and enthusiastic AP and AR professionals at various levels of seniority, to help us as we seek to assist all our stakeholders to align with strategic business goals and growth objectives, as well as better manage risk, financial performance and compliance requirements.

Roles are based in Nottingham.

Highly competitive remuneration and benefits packages.

About the Role

The AP Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team, driving process improvements and standardisation to meet internal and external service delivery expectations.   This individual reports to the Region Manager and is a strategic business partner providing support to the finance teams and other key stakeholders for the units assigned.

About the Ideal Candidate

In addition to being good at all the typical numbers stuff as well as highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail, we need finance professionals who are dedicated, enthusiastic, highly collaborative and good communicators.

People who are accountable, responsible and innovative thinkers and problem solvers, thrive in our organisation. We encourage continuous improvement and ongoing personal and professional development.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or a related field
• 2 or more years’ relevant work experience
• Experience working for a multinational company with IFRS, GAAP and SOX compliance is preferred.

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1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com​.

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

An urgent vacancy has arisen with a leading law firm in Edinburgh city centre. The firm has a long established, prestigious name and there is an opportunity for a new Legal Cashier to come in and assist with managing the financial comings and goings of the company. Experience is essential and the company will offer an immediate start for the right person.

An experienced Legal Cashier ideally with process improvement and systems implementation experience

A highly competitive salary and generous benefits package

Our client is looking for a Legal Cashier

Job title:          Accounts Assistant

Package:         £20,000 (plus study)

Location:         North Bristol

Reporting to: Senior Accounts Assistant

Job Type:         Full time, Permanent

About our Client 

Our client is a rapidly growing accountancy practice based in North East Bristol, whose client portfolio comprises growing SMEs across the country ranging from start-ups to much larger groups of companies. 

They enjoy a relaxed working environment where everyone is focused on continuing to develop the business through a combination of excellent client service and the application of the latest cloud accounting technology.  

Due to their continued success and growth, they are now looking to recruit a part qualified accountant with accountancy practice experience who has ambitions to work in an entrepreneurial environment.   

Job Description

This is a role for someone who is organised, has great attention to detail and enjoys processing accounting transactions. Study support will be provided should you wish to progress your accountancy career.

In your new and varied role, you will:

• Maintain client bookkeeping and records on Xero
• Look after your client’s bank reconciliations
• Assist with the processing of payroll and expenses
• Raise sales invoices and process purchase invoices
• Prepare month end journals including accruals and prepayments
• Review client fixed asset registers and deal with depreciation treatment
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns, agreeing them with clients and submitting to HMRC using Xero
• Assist with the preparation of limited company year-end accounts and associated corporation tax returns using TaxCalc
• Provide advice and assistance to clients on an ad-hoc basis in relation to their companies
• Assist with client set-up on Xero and Receiptbank

The Successful Applicant 

You will be an ambitious part qualified accountant, ideally with experience of working in an accountancy practice. 

Requirements include: 

• AAT 3 or above 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of Xero (preferable)
• Payroll/RTI and CIS experience advantageous 
• An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative  
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Planning and time management 
• Ability to drive to client premises 

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An industry leader with a global footprint, we are currently growing our Finance team and capabilities to better support our various divisions and subsidiaries in the UK and broader EU.

We need qualified, experienced and enthusiastic AP and AR professionals at various levels of seniority, to help us as we seek to assist all our stakeholders to align with strategic business goals and growth objectives, as well as better manage risk, financial performance and compliance requirements.

Roles are based in Nottingham.
Highly competitive remuneration and benefits packages.

About the Role

The AP Analyst plays a critical role in the day to day activities of the AP team, supporting the business by ensuring transactions are processed in line with standard operating procedures and delivering high levels of customer service.  This individual reports to the AP Team Leader and will work closely with finance team members, Procurement and other key stakeholders of the assigned units. 

About the Ideal Candidate

In addition to being good at all the typical numbers stuff as well as highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail, we need finance professionals who are dedicated, enthusiastic, highly collaborative and good communicators.

People who are accountable, responsible and innovative thinkers and problem solvers, thrive in our organisation. We encourage continuous improvement and ongoing personal and professional development.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or a related field
• 2 or more years’ relevant work experience
• Fluent written and spoken English essential
• Experience working for a multinational company with IFRS, GAAP and SOX compliance is preferred.

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com​.

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.