Accounts Assistant

SeavorChartered; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

SeavorChartered in Carlisle is seeking an Accounts Assistant with experience in an accountancy practice to join our Carlisle accounts team. You will prepare accounts and VAT Returns, support clients with their queries and help us deliver an accurate, timely and approachable service.

Working with our team, you will handle accounts for sole traders and partnerships, assist with personal tax returns when training provided, respond to client queries, and communicate with HMRC as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in an accounts assistant role within an accountancy practice.
• Part-qualified or qualified AAT.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and clear communication.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing and checking client VAT Returns.
• Preparing client personal Tax Returns (training provided where required).
• Responding to client queries and providing practical support.
• Corresponding with HMRC on ad hoc client matters.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification (part-qualified or qualified)

Tools

Excel

Job description

What we are looking for

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant with experience in an accountancy practice to join our Carlisle accounts team. You will prepare accounts and VAT Returns, support clients with their queries and help us deliver an accurate, timely and approachable service.

What SeavorChartered can offer you

SeavorChartered is a modern accountancy, tax and business advisory practice. We work with a varied portfolio of clients and believe that excellent client service starts with a supportive, professional and friendly team.

You will work in modern offices with free on-site parking, use modern accounting and practice software, and have opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop your career. We provide training for the preparation of personal Tax Returns if you have not previously undertaken this work.

The opportunity and role

Working as part of our accounts team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing and checking client VAT Returns.
• Preparing client personal Tax Returns (training provided where required).
• Responding to client queries and providing practical support.
• Corresponding with HMRC on ad hoc client matters.

Qualifications and experience

• At least two years’ experience in an accounts assistant role within an accountancy practice.
• Relevant accounting qualifications, such as part-qualified or qualified AAT.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and clear communication.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.