Accounts Assistant

Next Move Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment company as an Accounts Assistant in Walsall, West Midlands. In this role, you will prepare statutory accounts and manage a diverse portfolio of clients while advancing towards ACA or ACCA qualifications with full support. If you're proactive, driven, and looking to take the next step in your accounting career, apply now!

Benefits

Study Package

Pension

Medical Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts practice managing clients.
• AAT Level 4 qualification with intent to pursue ACA/ACCA.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for clients.
• Handle tax, audit, payroll, and accounting functions.
• Manage time-sensitive tasks and client deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

AAT Level 4

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Salary: GBP18,000 - GBP28,000

Benefits: Study Package, Pension, Medical Health Insurance

Are you an Accounts Assistant with experience working within an accounts practice and managing a portfolio of clients? Have you achieved or are you working towards AAT Level 4, and now looking to take the next step towards ACA or ACCA qualification? We re looking for a proactive and driven individual to join our team, where you ll build on your practice experience while receiving full support to progress towards your professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as FRS 105 and FRS 102.
• Handle a range of accounting functions, including tax, audit, payroll, and accounts production, across multiple client sectors.
• Work closely with senior colleagues and collaborate with various departments to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Manage time-sensitive tasks and client deadlines, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Implement review processes, make amendments where necessary, and offer insights for process improvements.

What We re Looking For:

• Essential: Previous experience working in an accounts practice, managing a portfolio of clients.
• Achieved or currently working towards AAT Level 4 qualification, with a strong desire to pursue ACA or ACCA qualifications.
• Solid experience in preparing statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Strong understanding of accounting frameworks, including FRS 105 and FRS 102.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to manage relationships with clients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude, with a passion for continued learning and development.

If you re ready to build on your practice experience, work with a diverse portfolio of clients, and receive the support you need to pursue ACA or ACCA qualifications, we d love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career.