At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare year-end accounts and tax returns while supporting clients and senior team members.
- Company: Reputable accountancy practice in Ringwood with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, paid study leave, and fully funded courses.
- Other info: Collaborative office environment with strong career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in accounting and progress your career with excellent study support.
- Qualifications: Experience in accountancy practice and part-way through AAT preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Location: Ringwood (Office-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive - Ranging between £25,000 to £32,000
About the Company
We are a reputable, supportive accountancy practice based in Ringwood. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personal accounting and tax services to a wide variety of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. We offer a collaborative environment with strong long-term career prospects and outstanding study support for individuals looking to progress their practice career.
Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant position is a hands-on role suited to an ambitious candidate with recent experience in public practice. You will be responsible for preparing draft year-end accounts and tax returns across a varied client base, as well as handling personal tax matters. Working closely with the team in our Ringwood office, you will gain comprehensive exposure to statutory compliance and client services while receiving full financial and practical backing to complete your professional qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Preparation: Prepare draft year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
- Tax Compliance: Draft company tax returns and individual personal tax returns, with a focus on landlord clients.
- Client Support: Assist senior team members with day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client queries as needed.
- Deadline Delivery: Help manage statutory filing dates and internal practice schedules to ensure efficient workflow.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: A couple of years of experience within an accountancy practice is ideal.
- Qualifications: Part-way through AAT is preferred, but other relevant accountancy qualifications or equivalent practice experience will be considered.
- Technical Skills: Sound understanding of accounts production and tax compliance for small businesses, landlords, and individuals.
- Location: Based within a comfortable, daily commutable distance to Ringwood.
Working Setup
Type: Full-time, office-based role to foster close collaboration and team support.
Benefits & Study Support
- Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), plus an additional Christmas shut-down period (typically adds 3-4 extra paid days depending on the calendar).
- Paid Study Leave: 20 days of paid study leave per year for professional accountancy qualifications (ordinarily taken as half a day per week).
- Study Funding: Fully paid course fees and study materials.
- Exam Coverage: First attempt at exam fees fully covered.
- Onsite Perks: Free onsite parking.
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