At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts and tax returns, assist managers, and liaise with clients.
- Company: A successful accountancy practice with a supportive and flexible culture.
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, hybrid working, and enhanced maternity leave.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in client services.
- Qualifications: AAT level 4 qualified with two years' UK accountancy experience.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an AAT Assistant Accountant with a successful accountancy practice that is seeking to build its team. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with at least two years' accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm. As AAT Assistant Accountant, you will be part of the Corporate Team that provides high-quality services to clients, and your contribution will be a valuable part of the continuing development of the practice.
The firm offers a good benefits package to include pension, healthcare, medical cash plan, death in service cover, enhanced maternity, and a range of voluntary benefits. This supportive firm has a flexible, hybrid working policy.
As AAT Assistant Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare statutory and unincorporated accounts for clients and complete corporation tax and partnership business tax returns and computations to deadlines.
- Assist the Department Managers as required.
- Identify points for manager or partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services.
- Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client or HMRC.
- Liaise proactively with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, ensuring attention to detail.
- Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets and record own chargeable time to ensure maximum recovery.
- Assist clients with ad hoc bookkeeping queries and other business-related matters as required.
We welcome applications from those with the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- AAT level 4 qualified.
- At least two years' accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.
- Good general IT skills and experience with using cloud accounting software such as Xero.
- UK tax experience and knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Be positive, organised, and analytical.
- Live within an easy commute of Banbury.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
AAT Assistant Accountant in London employer: Curtis Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking, independent accountancy practice in Uxbridge that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With opportunities for career progression and professional development, you will be part of a dynamic team that encourages mentorship and collaboration while managing a diverse portfolio of clients. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a friendly environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
