This position is for a Grade 1 Assistant in our Business Services Team – joining us as a school leaver, or with relevant or transferrable work experience, to study AAT.
AAT is a technician level accountancy qualification which we regard as being the equivalent of a university degree and which many of the Dafferns team have gained before progressing to the full professional ACCA / ICAEW exams.
Dafferns is a leading audit and accounting firm dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients across a wide range of service, industrial and not for profit sectors. We provide audit, assurance, accounts, tax, and advisory services, with proactive advice and ethical tax planning – we work with ambitious small, medium, and large UK and international businesses, charities, business owners and private individuals.
Job description
A Business Services Assistant works as part of the business services team, assisting semi-seniors, seniors and managers on assignment to include preparation of statutory accounts for small sized UK companies, bookkeeping and processing predominately on Xero and preparation of VAT returns.
Key responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve tasks efficiently and effectively
- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment
- Build relationships with peers internally and externally
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures
- Stay aware of changes in standards, regulations, and industry trends
- Actively participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills
- Liaise with clients to deal with any relevant queries
- Maintain client confidentiality outside the office
Qualifications and skills
- Good A levels or equivalent
- Keen interest in business and accounting with a willingness to learn
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when necessary
- Self-motivated to study
- Take responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines under supervision
- Show enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in seeing tasks through to completion
- Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice
- Effective use of IT including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and accounts packages
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth
- Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
- Exposure to diverse clients and industries
- A full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
- Ongoing training package, which includes
- AAT fully funded study package
- Day release or home study through a recognised training provider
- Structured internal training sessions, soft skills training, on assignment training and internal mentoring within the team
- Annual holiday starting from 22 days per annum, plus bank holidays
- Company Pension – 4% employee / 4% employer contributions after qualifying period of 3 months
- Death in Service Life cover (with up to six times salary)
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by email to [email protected] by 8 October 2024.
