Accounting Assistant
Isle of Man
Permanent
Client Accounting Assistant
Our client seeks a motivated and proactive Accounting Assistant to join their small team. In this role, you will support the finance department in delivering high-quality client accounting services. Your responsibilities will include managing financial data, processing accounts payable, recording and reconciling transactions, and preparing VAT returns.
To succeed in this role, you should be efficient, detail-oriented, and trustworthy, with solid bookkeeping skills and a good understanding of the Isle of Man (IOM) and UK tax systems.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the financial affairs of a portfolio of clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing bank payments
- Tracking and recording transactions
- Perform basic accounting functions
- Assisting with fact checks and resolving discrepancies
- Data entry and administrative support
- Perform bank account and client reconciliations
- Submitting VAT filings for a diverse portfolio of clients
- Resolving client and accounting team queries efficiently
- Supporting the accounting team in their daily functions
Key Skills and Experience:
- At least 1 year of accounting experience
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
- Good knowledge of IOM and UK taxation requirements, including VAT, corporate tax, and personal tax returns, including corporate, personal tax, and VAT compliance
- Proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks accounting software
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to working efficiently and accurately paying high attention to detail and accuracy
