Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and friendly accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in a practice environment who is looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and professional team.

You will assist with a variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the preparation of accounts and tax returns.

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• Annual starting salary of circa £28 000 - £30 000 (DOE)
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• Full-time, permanent position
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• Pension scheme
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• Hybrid working after probation
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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• Preparing bookkeeping records and processing financial transactions for a portfolio of clients
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• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
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• Processing bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledger transactions, and journal entries
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• Assisting with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns
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• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve accounting queries
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• Supporting senior accountants with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks
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• At least 1-year recent experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
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• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
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• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
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• AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification is desirable
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• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
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• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced practice environment
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Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.