Accounts Assistant

Black Book Resources; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Aylesbury is seeking an Assistant Accountant. This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid working, great career progression, and involves preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, and client communication. Candidates should be AAT qualified or studying with at least 1 year's experience in accounting. Competitive salary with benefits including 25 days holiday and ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Pension scheme

Long-service rewards

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in accounting or finance.
• Confident with accounting software packages.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and CT600s up to review stage.
• Reconcile PAYE, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Support with VAT returns and year-end processes.
• Complete self-assessment tax returns for small businesses.
• Assist with company closures and strike-offs.
• Liaise with clients and HMRC to resolve queries.

Skills

Experience in accounting or finance

Confident with Xero

Confident with Sage

Confident with QuickBooks

Confident with FreeAgent

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good communicator

Education

AAT qualified or currently studying (Level 2+ preferred)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant – Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid) – Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum + benefits

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice in Aylesbury. This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid working and excellent scope for career progression. As an Assistant Accountant you will work across accounts, VAT and tax, supporting contractors, freelancers and small businesses while developing your technical skills and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and CT600s up to review stage
• Reconcile PAYE, VAT and Corporation Tax
• Support with VAT returns and year-end processes
• Complete self-assessment tax returns for small businesses
• Assist with company closures and strike-offs
• Liaise with clients and HMRC to resolve queries
• Keep up to date with accounting standards and compliance

Requirements

• AAT qualified or currently studying (Level 2+ preferred)
• At least 1 year's experience in accounting or finance
• Confident with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Excel
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good communicator with the ability to manage deadlines

Benefits

• Salary £27,000 - £32,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (office & home)
• 25 days holiday plus birthday off
• Pension scheme and holiday purchase scheme
• Employee portal with discounts, wellbeing and health support
• Long-service rewards
• Ongoing training and career development

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