AAT Accounts Assistant — Study Support & Client Contact

Harold Smith; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support towards further study (ACA/ACA

Job summary

Harold Smith Chartered Accountants, based in St Asaph, North Wales, is inviting applications for an AAT qualified Accounts Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. Salary depends on experience.

You will join a growing practice serving clients across North Wales and Chester, handling year-end accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and basic tax tasks. Training toward ACA/ACCA is offered, with a supportive team and real client contact.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (Level 4, or Level 3 with relevant experience).
• Experience in an accountancy practice preferred.
• Good with Excel and cloud accounting software.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage deadlines.
• Happy working with clients and as part of a team.
• Welsh speaking is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Help with personal and corporation tax returns.
• Deal with client queries by phone and email.
• Use Xero, QuickBooks and other practice software.

Skills

AAT qualified

Experience in accountancy practice

Excel and cloud accounting software

Organised and accurate

Client communication

Welsh speaking (desirable)

Education

AAT Level 4

AAT Level 3 with experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Harold Smith Chartered Accountants, based in St Asaph, North Wales, is inviting applications for an AAT qualified Accounts Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. Salary depends on experience.

You will join a growing practice serving clients across North Wales and Chester, handling year-end accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and basic tax tasks. Training toward ACA/ACCA is offered, with a supportive team and real client contact.