Assistant Accountant (Trainee)

Assistant Accountant (Trainee)Salary: competitiveBenefits: Bi-annually reviewed salary, full professional study support, approved contributory pension, healthcare, share option schemeHours: Full time, PermanentLocation: offices near Canary Wharf, East LondonAn ambitious and growing firm of accountants with offices in London and Cambridgeshire, specialising in providing services to a wide range of clients, from small and medium size growth businesses and individuals to multi-national corporations. Due to its ongoing growth the firm is looking to fill up to two Assistant Accountant positions at their East London offices.Main duties:Assisting senior staff in all aspects of their work as required, for example; requesting information, client liaison; The preparation of client payrolls, carrying out of client bookkeeping, both at the office and at client premises;Handling incoming telephone calls both internally and externally;Updating records on the internal management system and maintaining accurate records;Preparing and despatch of standard letters, requesting and sending reminders;Providing ad-hoc administration support, including scanning, emailing and other clerical;Making suggestions on how to improve the firm''s workflow processes and procedures;Any other duties as may reasonably be allocated from time to time.Person specification:The position demands a good deal of confidence from the successful individual, as well as flexibility and a willingness to further the ..... full job details .....