Accounts Assistant

Trial Balance Consulting; Devizes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional studies

Exam preparation and training courses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting in Devizes is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Devizes office. The role offers a pathway to professional qualifications and broad experience across accounts, tax, payroll and bookkeeping within a supportive team.

You will work on preparing accounts, tax returns, payroll and bookkeeping for varied clients, with opportunities to assist with audits and expand technical knowledge through client work and training courses.

Qualifications

• Likely working towards AAT or already hold an AAT qualification.
• You’ll be organised, accurate and keen to learn, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts, tax returns, payroll and bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of business and personal clients
• Assisting with audit assignments and gaining wider exposure across the practice
• Building your technical knowledge through day-to-day client work
• Supporting colleagues with client queries and general accounting requirements
• Identifying opportunities to support the growth of existing client relationships
• Attending exam preparation courses and completing home study as part of your ongoing professional development

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Devizes - £26,000 - £30,000

Developing a career in accountancy is about more than just gaining the right practical experience. It's about learning from experienced colleagues and having the support to grow and develop along the way.

This well-established accountancy practice is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their Devizes office. Joining a supportive and experienced team, this is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to continue with their qualifications, whilst continuing to progress their career within accountancy practice.

Key reponsibilities for this Accounts Assistant role will include:

• Preparing accounts, tax returns, payroll and bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of business and personal clients


• Assisting with audit assignments and gaining wider exposure across the practice


• Building your technical knowledge through day-to-day client work


• Supporting colleagues with client queries and general accounting requirements


• Identifying opportunities to support the growth of existing client relationships


• Attending exam preparation courses and completing home study as part of your ongoing professional development

The successful Accounts Assistant will:

Likely be working towards AAT or already hold an AAT qualification, with a genuine interest in developing a long-term career within accountancy practice.

You’ll be organised, accurate and keen to learn, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills, attention to detail and a pro-active approach will all be important in this role.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary


• Full support towards your professional studies


• Exam preparation and training courses


• Broad practical experience across accounts, tax, payroll and bookkeeping


• A supportive and experienced team environment


• Genuine opportunities to develop your accountancy career

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive accountancy practice where you’ll gain valuable practical experience, work with a varied client portfolio and receive the training and encouragement needed to progress your career.