AAT Accounts Assistant - Practice

SI Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Flexible working

Annual leave 25 days

Car parking nearby

CPD and training program

Professional subscriptions reimburse

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SI Recruitment client, a leading independent Chartered Accountants firm, seeks an AAT Accounts Assistant to join its busy small business accounts and VAT team. The role centers on bookkeeping and VAT work for a diverse client portfolio, with accounts and tax return preparation for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.

The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and either Sage, QuickBooks or Xero.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills and client liaison abilities.
• Experience gained in an accountancy practice is preferred.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation capabilities.
• Experience preparing Tax Returns (Self Assessment and Company).
• Good IT skills including Excel and Word; knowledge of Sage/QuickBooks/Xero.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for varied clients and VAT work.
• VAT Returns preparation and submission.
• Accounts preparation for clients.
• Personal and Corporation tax computations.
• Tax Returns - Self Assessment & Company.

Skills

AAT qualification or proven experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Strong bookkeeping and accounts prep

Experience in Tax Returns

Excel and Word; Sage/QuickBooks/Xero

Tools

SAGE

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Overview

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

• Bookkeeping
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Flexible working including Flexitime system
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme