Accounts Assistant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Lynchwood, Peterborough, is seeking a focused Accounts Assistant. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or equivalent, possess strong bookkeeping skills, and confidently prepare accounts. This role offers stability and a supportive office environment with a GBP30,000 salary, 25 days annual leave, and hybrid working options. Join a small, friendly team working with various local clients to contribute to day-to-day accounting activities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Day off on your birthday

Nest pension

Death-in-service cover

Perkbox benefits

Supportive office environment

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Ideally from an accountancy practice, but open to candidates from industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping duties.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Assist in preparing full sets of accounts.
• Provide general support to the finance team.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping skills

Confident preparing accounts

Detail-focused

Steady and organised approach

Education

AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified

Job description

I'm working with a well regarded accountancy practice in Lynchwood, Peterborough to find them a focused Accounts Assistant to join their small, friendly team. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys stability, accuracy, and day–to–day accounting working with a variety of reputable, local clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping duties
• Preparing VAT returns
• Accounts preparation and assisting in putting together full sets of accounts
• General support to the finance team as required

About You

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong bookkeeping skills
• Confident preparing accounts
• Ideally from an accountancy practice, but open to candidates from industry
• Detail–focused, steady, and organised in your approach to work

What We Offer

• GBP30,000 salary
• Working hours – 9–5:30
• 25 days annual leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Nest pension
• Death–in–service cover
• Perkbox benefits
• A supportive office environment
• Hybrid working available (primarily office–based but happy to offer 3/2 split)