AAT Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Goole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic AAT Accounts Assistant to join its dynamic small business accounts and VAT department. This varied role will focus on bookkeeping, VAT work, and tax return preparation for a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders and small limited companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accountancy practices and solid IT skills, particularly in Excel and accounting software like SAGE, QuickBooks, or Xero. Join a supportive environment that offers study support, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Study Support

Contributory pension

Life insurance scheme

25 days annual leave

Professional subscriptions reimbursement

Modern working environment

Free car parking nearby

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience gained in an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT Returns and Accounts.
• Handle Personal and Corporation tax computations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Preparation

Tax Return Preparation

AAT Qualification

SAGE

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Word

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

SAGE

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Word

Job description

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Our client as leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to recruit an AAT Accounts Assistant with the enthusiasm to join its busy small business accounts and VAT department.

This is a varied role to primarily include bookkeeping and VAT work for clients as well as accounts and Tax Return preparation for a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies.

Responsibilities

VAT Returns

Accounts preparation

Personal and Corporation tax computations

Tax Returns – Self Assessment and Company

Working to tight deadlines

Experience & Skills

AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role

Experience gained in an accountancy practice

Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills

Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns

Good IT skills which must include Excel and Word and either SAGE, QuickBooks or Xero

On offer

Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience

Study Support

Contributory pension and life insurance scheme

Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

Modern and friendly working environment

Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)

Structured CPD, training and development programme

Professional subscriptions reimbursement