Dafferns

Business Services Assistant – AAT student 

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.