Accounts Assistant

Location: York, YO31 0AA.

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

Benefits: Full AAT and ACCA/CIMA study support, structured progression with salary reviews linked to qualification milestones, exposure to a broad and varied client base and increasing responsibility and client exposure as you progress.

We are TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s largest network of accountants, supporting over 100,000 small businesses nationwide. We provide accountancy, tax and advisory services to small businesses and individuals. Our growing practice operates from offices in York and Doncaster, and we are seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join our professional team.

About the Accounts Assistant role:

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys problem solving, learning quickly, and taking ownership of their work. You will initially prepare accounts to trial balance and develop towards producing a full set of statutory financial statements. The role includes supporting VAT and payroll activities and working to agreed budgets and deadlines across a varied client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying AAT who wishes to progress towards ACCA or CIMA. We provide full study support and structured progression within a friendly and supportive environment. This is not simply a data-processing role. We are looking for someone who wants to understand how small businesses really work from bookkeeping and VAT through to accounts, tax planning and business advice. You will gain exposure to the full client lifecycle and develop into a well-rounded accountant. As your experience grows, you will take increasing ownership of client files and direct client relationships.

As our Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of accounts to trial balance
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Completion of client VAT returns
• Assisting with payroll processing
• Liaising directly with clients by telephone and email
• Managing routine Companies House compliance including confirmation statements
• Supporting improvements in internal systems and processes
• Maintaining accurate client records using practice software and cloud accounting systems
• Providing occasional second-line telephone support by assisting with incoming client calls during busy periods, ensuring clients receive prompt and professional assistance

In order to be successful in this role you should have / be:

• Studying AAT Level 2 or 3 (or recently completed Level 3).
• Experience preparing accounts to trial balance.
• Some exposure to VAT returns (desirable but not essential).
• Some exposure to payroll (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work independently where required.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and cloud accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
• A genuine interest in understanding how small businesses operate and developing beyond compliance work.
• Confident in communicating with clients.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage workload independently.

Although not essential, it is desirable for the candidate to also have experience in using Dext, a bookkeeping automation software package which links to QuickBooks.

Due to the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, then click on APPLY today!

Important Information: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies please.