Accounts Assistant

ACCA Careers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary around £25,000

Generous benefits package

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Colchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant with AAT 4 qualification and at least 18 months of experience in a practice. You will assist with statutory accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping while supporting senior team members.

Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or CCH is desirable. The role offers a competitive salary around £25,000 and a benefits package, with the chance to develop within a well-established accountancy firm.

Qualifications

• AAT 4 qualification is required.
• 18 months+ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or CCH).
• Strong teamwork and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for limited companies under supervision.
• Produce accounts for sole traders and partnerships and assist with personal, business and partnership tax returns.
• Assist with bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial records.
• Complete VAT returns and support digital accounting and filing obligations.
• Support with financial reporting and compliance tasks as required.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information, answer queries and build relationships.
• Maintain quality working papers and ensure internal procedures are followed.
• Utilise accounting software packages (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CCH) and support day-to-day office operations.

Skills

AAT 4

Accounting software

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CCH

Job description

Well established accountancy practice in Colchester is seeking an AAT 4 qualified Accounts Assistant.

Client Details

A top 60 accountancy firm in the Colchester area is keen to bolster its accounts team with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant.

Description

• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for limited companies, under the supervision and guidance of senior team members.
• Produce accounts for sole traders and partnerships, while supporting the preparation of personal, business, and partnership tax returns and computations.
• Assist with bookkeeping activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Complete VAT returns and help clients comply with digital accounting and filing obligations.
• Provide support with a variety of financial reporting and compliance tasks as required.
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, answer queries, and foster positive working relationships.
• Maintain high-quality working papers and ensure compliance with internal procedures and standards.
• Utilise a range of accounting software packages, including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and CCH.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the office and collaborate effectively with colleagues across the team.

A Successful Accounts Assistant Should Have

• AAT 4 qualified.
• 18 months+ experience working for an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• The ability to work well within a team and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills to liaise with colleagues and clients.

Job Offer

• Circa £25,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Generous benefits package.