Accounts Assistant

Get Staffed Online Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice in Plymouth seeks an Accounts Assistant to prepare accounts and tax returns, participate in client interactions, and support bookkeeping. Applicants should be part or newly AAT qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £22,000 - £25,000 per annum and various benefits including flexible working and a training package.

Benefits

Holiday starting at 30 days annually, increasing to 35 days

Training and study package

Company Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Professional subscriptions paid

Death-in-Service Life Cover

Flexible working policy after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years practice experience.
• Ability to produce accounts to trial balance stage for companies and sole traders.
• Demonstrate high energy levels and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company accounts and tax returns and ensure timely submission.
• Meet bookkeeping and related objectives on time.
• Work with team to ensure VAT & CIS returns are submitted accurately.
• Visit clients to obtain records when necessary.
• Produce tax returns from source income data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Self-learning

Drive to succeed

Education

Part or newly AAT qualified

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Plymouth

Full time (35 hours per week)

£22,000 - £25,000 per annum

Our client strives to be innovative and stand out from traditional accountancy practices - for example, they finish at 4 : 30 pm every day and work in a vibrant, modern, open‑plan environment.

They have grown considerably in the last couple of years and are looking for someone to join their expanding team. You really will be a key part of their planned future growth, helping mould and grow the team and be included in their future plans.

Benefits

• £22,000 - £25,000 per annum
• Holiday commencing on 30 days per annum including bank holidays (pro‑rated) increasing after 2 years of full employment up to a maximum of 35 days per annum
• Training and study package for suitable candidates
• Enrolment into the Company Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions in line with Auto Enrolment Legislation
• Professional Subscriptions e.g. AAT / ACCA paid
• Death‑in‑Service Life Cover
• Various paid‑for team events
• Competitive salary
• Flexi‑Time policy (applicable after probation)

The Job

• Preparation of company accounts and tax returns from underlying and ensuring these are submitted on a timely basis. This will involve the use of our client's accounts and taxation package.
• To ensure that all bookkeeping and related client objectives are met on a timely basis.
• Working with the team to ensure that all VAT & CIS returns are submitted in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Visiting clients - where relevant to obtain records, to facilitate the above.
• Production of Tax returns from source income data. This will involve use of our taxation package and liaison with clients.

Requirements

• Part or newly AAT qualified
• 3 years minimum Practice experience
• Ability to work independently and produce accounts to a trial balance stage for companies and sole traders
• The ability to apply self‑learning and develop technical knowledge
• Team player, with a positive “can‑do” approach
• A pro‑active personality with a drive to succeed
• A strong level of attention to detail
• Demonstrate high energy levels and enthusiasm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking accountancy practice that values innovation, flexibility, and professional growth. If you meet the requirements outlined above, they'd love to hear from you.

Our client also welcomes applications from more experienced candidates - salary can be negotiated to reflect your skills and expertise. They are looking for this candidate to start ASAP, and any great candidates will be contacted for interview quickly.