Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | AAT Qualified or ACCA Part-qualified | Salary £Up to £32,000 | Gibraltar |

Candidates must be based in Gibraltar or living locally in Spain.

SRGEurope has been appointed to recruit an AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA equivalent Accounts Assistant to join a high profile professional services company based in Gibraltar. Our client is dynamic, professional, and has an incredibly talented work-force. The Accounts Assistant will assist with regular and prompt preparation of high quality financial statements for a portfolio of clients consisting of Trusts, Companies (including large inter-linked Groups) and Partnerships as part of the Firm's provision of fiduciary services. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for some Clients payrolls using Winpay software.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records in the client entity database (Viewpoint)
• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial statements prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards for specific companies and trusts for audit and/or submission direct to the client and regulatory authorities
• Deal with resulting queries and accounting review points from third parties
• Assist with preparation of tax returns as appropriate
• Preparation of Payroll for approx. 40 small to medium size entities using Winpay software
• Maintain loan, interest, income and expense schedules
• Be fully conversant with a computerised accounting system and maintain a good knowledge of spreadsheet applications
• Ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
• Provide information to Clients, Auditors and other third parties in a professional manner
• Liaise with Company and Trust administration staff with regard to the accounting needs of clients

Accounts Assistant Requirements:

• Sound intellectual skills evidenced by a strong academic background, preferably to graduate level or equivalent combination of A-levels, further training and experience. Must hold at least 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent, to include Maths and English
• Qualified AAT / Studying towards ACCA, ACA
• Experience in an accountancy or financial services environment
• Experience on Gibraltar payroll
• Prior experience of preparing Trust Accounts would be an advantage
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP) and concepts
• Highly proficient in relevant accounting software
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite - Excel and Word

The Company

Our client is one of Gibraltar's leading Professional Services companies. They have a strong market share and have a reputation for excellence. For a complete job description please call +350 200 69999.

Why Gibraltar?

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the edge of the Iberian Peninsula neighbouring Southern Spain. It boasts 300 days of sunshine per year, a relaxed out of work lifestyle and is easily accessible to the rest of Europe from Gibraltar and Malaga airports. The primary currency in Gibraltar is pounds/sterling and there are excellent English speaking schools if you are relocating with your family. We can even help you with your relocation process read more here: https://www.srgeurope.com/working-in-gibraltar/relocating-to-gibraltar

To Apply

If you would like to proceed to the next stage press apply now, if you just want to know more e-mail us at support@srgeurope.com or to call us for Gibraltar +350 200 69999, for UK 0207 183 6462 we look forward to hearing from you.

We have a variety of jobs ranging from £25k-£100k, so if this one is not suitable please visit our website www.srgeurope.com for other exciting opportunities you can apply for.

Accounts Assistant | AAT | ACCA | Fiduciary Services | Clients | Viewpoint | Trust Accounts