SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Xero Cloud Accountant required for an accounting firm based in East London
About the role:
Working within a dynamic small team and alongside a senior accountant to deliver accurate and timeous accounting and financial management to high-net-worth families. Drafting financial statements on Draftworx is a critical skill for the job. Have a decent understanding of Xero and a willingness to learn the system will go a long way.
Duties include:
Annual Financial Statements (50%):
Prepare annual financial statements on Draftworx Cloud.
Preparation and drafting of independent review files, including:
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Preparing lead schedules and working programs
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Liaising with the client on year-end queries
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Preparing reconciliations for the independent review file
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Drafting financial statements on Draftworx Cloud
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Liaising and ensuring that year-end entries are raised in the client’s accounting system
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Preparation of year-end files and obtaining supporting documentation
Accounting (50%):
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Capture all bank transactions in Xero.
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Perform monthly loan and other journal entries to keep accounting accurate and complete.
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Analysing investment statements, prepare supporting schedules and raising journals accordingly.
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Run reports in Xero for bi-monthly management accounts.
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Agreeing returns received on investments against tax certificates.
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Raising profit / (loss) entries on sale of investments to agree to supporting schedules.
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Running interest schedules and raising journals accordingly.
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Liaising with the client and intermediaries to request information.
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Saving statements and completing forms in line with the client’s request.
Requirements:
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3 – 5 years’ experience at an accounting practice
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B.Com is an advantage, but not necessary
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Team players with a high level of communication
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
