Accounts Assistant

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development support

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Cherry Professional is working with an established accountancy practice in Derbyshire to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their Small Business Team. This role offers variety, preparing accounts and ensuring client compliance with Companies House and HMRC throughout the year.

You’ll support a portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, handling year‑end accounts, bookkeeping, and basic corporation tax tasks, while delivering a professional service and developing your skills within a friendly,

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for small companies/owner-managed businesses
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements for Companies House and HMRC
• AAT qualification or studying would be preferred, but relevant experience is equally important
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation, and a collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for small business clients (owner-managed businesses)
• Ensuring accounts and submissions are completed accurately and on time for Companies House and HMRC
• Preparing or assisting with corporation tax computations/returns (depending on experience)
• Producing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reviewing client records to identify issues and improve accuracy
• Liaising with clients to gather missing information and resolve queries efficiently
• Supporting colleagues across the Small Business Team during peak periods

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Client communication

Deadline driven

Team player

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with an established, friendly accountancy practice in Derbyshire to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their Small Business Team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with owner-managed businesses and wants a varied role preparing accounts and ensuring clients remain compliant with Companies House and HMRC requirements.

The role

You’ll support a portfolio of small business clients, taking responsibility for the preparation of accounts and related compliance work, while providing a professional and responsive service throughout the year.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year‑end accounts for a range of small business clients (primarily owner‑managed businesses)
• Ensuring accounts and submissions are completed accurately and on time for Companies House and HMRC
• Preparing or assisting with corporation tax computations/returns (depending on experience)
• Producing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reviewing client records to identify issues and improve accuracy
• Liaising with clients to gather missing information and resolve queries efficiently
• Supporting colleagues across the Small Business Team during peak periods

About you

We’re looking for a hands‑on accounts professional with practice experience who is comfortable working to deadlines and communicating confidently with clients.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice (essential)
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for small companies/owner‑managed businesses
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements for Companies House and HMRC
• AAT qualified (or studying) would be preferred, but relevant experience is equally important
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation, and a collaborative approach

What’s on offer

• Join a small, supportive firm with a close‑knit team environment
• Varied client work within a stable small business portfolio
• Training and development support (where applicable)
• Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)