Accounts Assistant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Diss; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support

Career development

Mentorship

Modern systems

People-first culture

Job summary

Nxtgen Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a respected regional accountancy practice in Diss, offering long-term career opportunities and a collaborative environment with experienced Partners and specialist teams.

You will prepare year end accounts, support bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud accounting with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CCH, while building strong client relationships and contributing to the wider team.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification is required.
• UK accountancy practice experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of cloud accounting software.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Enjoy building relationships and collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support bookkeeping activities, including reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist clients with cloud accounting requirements.
• Assist with management accounts and other financial reporting assignments.
• Build strong relationships with clients, respond to queries, and provide ongoing support.
• Work with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and CCH.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive attitude

Relationship building

Cloud accounting

Education

AAT Level 4

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant role in a respected regional accountancy practice in Diss. The firm supports development, offers long-term career opportunities, and provides a collaborative environment with experienced Partners and specialist teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support bookkeeping activities, including reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist clients with cloud accounting requirements.
• Assist with management accounts and other financial reporting assignments.
• Build strong relationships with clients, respond to queries, and provide ongoing support.
• Work with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and CCH.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• A positive, proactive attitude with a genuine desire to continue learning
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and being part of a supportive team

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing study support and structured career development
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing regional firm
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Access to experienced mentors and specialist teams across the business
• Modern systems and technology to help you work efficiently
• A supportive, people-first culture where collaboration, wellbeing, and development are genuine priorities
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the region's most established and well-respected accountancy practices