At a Glance
- Tasks: Support bookkeeping and accounting services for a diverse range of clients.
- Company: A well-established accountancy practice with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with ongoing support for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in accounting while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Previous bookkeeping or accountancy experience and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 38700 - 47300 £ per year.
A growing and well-established accountancy practice is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their business services team.
This is a varied role offering exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts and year end accounts preparation across a broad portfolio of clients.
The position would suit someone with previous practice or bookkeeping experience who is looking to continue developing within a supportive environment.
Training can be provided for the right individual, making this a strong opportunity for someone eager to build their technical knowledge and progress their career within practice.
- Accounts Assistant – Benefits
- Flexible working hours with part time considered
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to develop technical accounting knowledge
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio
- Long term progression opportunities within practice
- Training and ongoing support available
- Accounts Assistant – About The Role
Working closely with managers and partners, you will support the delivery of bookkeeping and accounting services to a range of clients.
The role will involve preparing bookkeeping records, VAT returns, management accounts and year end accounts, while ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
This is a varied position requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities effectively.
You will also have the opportunity to assist with ad hoc assignments and develop your experience across multiple areas of practice.
Key responsibilities
- Providing bookkeeping services for a varied client portfolio
- Preparing VAT returns and assisting with tax computations
- Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Preparing year-end financial accounts from client records
- Ensuring statutory filings and deadlines are met
- Supporting managers and partners with client work and ad hoc projects
- Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and client expectations
- Working with a range of accounting software packages
The successful Accounts Assistant will have
- Previous bookkeeping or accountancy experience, ideally within practice
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional communication skills with clients and colleagues
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience using software such as Xero, Sage, Quick Books or Iris would be advantageous
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to continue learning and developing
- High standard of written communication and numeracy skills
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Accounts Assistant in Alton employer: Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on comprehensive learning solutions in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from tailored training opportunities and the chance to collaborate with industry leaders, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about advancing their careers in corporate learning.
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