Accountant / Accountancy Assistant

Blue Arrow Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished accountancy practice based in Peterborough is looking for a confident individual to prepare accounts for small businesses and handle personal tax returns. This full-time role offers an engaging and supportive work environment where the ideal candidate is comfortable with hands-on accountancy tasks and has a solid understanding of UK tax systems. Salary ranges from £25,000 to £30,000 per year, with pension benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Confident working within an accountancy firm environment.
• Solid understanding of UK accounts and tax systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
• Handling personal tax returns (self-assessment).
• Delivering accurate work without the need for auditing tasks.

Skills

Practical knowledge in accounts preparation

Handling personal tax returns

Familiarity with small business accounting

Positive attitude

Strong team ethic

Education

Professional qualifications (AAT/ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Our client, a respected accountancy practice based in Peterborough, is seeking a confident and motivated individual to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical knowledge in accounts preparation and tax returns to step into a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Role Overview
The successful candidate will be working onsite with a focus on:
Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies
Handling personal tax returns (self-assessment)
Delivering accurate work without the need for auditing tasks
This is a full-time, permanent position with a standard working week from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The firm offers a flexible approach where needed - however, hybrid working is not available.

Ideal Profile
We're seeking applicants who are confident working within an accountancy firm environment, with solid understanding of UK accounts and tax systems. Professional qualifications (AAT/ACA/ACCA) are useful but not essential.

Key Attributes We Value:
Comfort with hands-on accountancy tasks
Familiarity with small business accounting and taxation
Positive attitude and strong team ethic

Salary & Benefits
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 per year, negotiable for the right individual
Pension: Company scheme available

Location
Peterborough, UK - onsite only

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