Accounts Assistant

S&W; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accountancy firm as an Accounts Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in managing client portfolios and preparing VAT returns. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values ambition and expertise. You will be responsible for processing financial data and preparing management accounts while collaborating with a supportive team. With a commitment to professional development, this firm provides access to fully funded training towards professional qualifications. If you're eager to thrive in a fast-paced setting and make a real difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Hybrid working model

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• AAT qualified with technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Experience in managing client portfolios and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts for clients.
• Manage client portfolios and undertake on-site accounting needs.

Skills

VAT compliance

Financial data processing

Client management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Xero

Computerised accounting packages

Job description

S&W Beaconsfield, England, United Kingdom

Accounts Assistant

S&W Beaconsfield, England, United Kingdom

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Beaconsfield, predominately responsible for undertaking the preparation of VAT returns and other VAT compliance, accurate processing of clients’ financial data and the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts.

As Accounts Assistant, Your Responsibilities Will Include Among Others

• Manage portfolio of clients.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client.
• Completion of other VAT services including registration, de-registrations, options to tax, etc.
• Prepare and input client transactions into computerised ledger system.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for clients.
• Visit client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs as required.
  
  

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

• AAT qualified (minimum Level 3)
• Technical knowledge and an awareness of UK GAAP
• Experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software (Xero knowledge beneficial).
• Ability to work independently but as part of a wider team.
• Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines.
  
  

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support
  
  

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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