Accounts Assistant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm near Fakenham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to prepare year-end accounts and assist with management accounts. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified and possess experience in an accountancy practice. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and progression. Salary is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Recent AAT qualification or experience at that level.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
• Confident using cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients.
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Supporting bookkeeping duties across varied industries.
• Reviewing own work for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

AAT qualified

Experience in accountancy practice

Knowledge of accounting principles

Cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

NXTGEN is delighted to be working closely with a long-standing client near Fakenham to recruit an Accounts Assistant. Having supported a number of people into roles within this firm over the years, we've seen first-hand the career growth, progression, and development opportunities they provide. The culture is incredibly supportive, with an internal progression pathway tailored to individual ambitions, and a close-knit team environment that ensures you get the best of both worlds: variety and exposure, alongside the support of colleagues invested in your success.

This is an excellent Accounts Assistant opportunity for someone currently working in practice who has recently become AAT qualified and is eager to continue developing, or for someone who is already AAT qualified and happy to progress their career without pursuing further qualifications. If you are keen to take on more responsibility and climb the ladder with both experience and qualifications, the firm will put the progression pathway in place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns
• Supporting with bookkeeping duties across varied industries
• Working closely with Managers and Partners to resolve client queries
• Reviewing your own work to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Contributing to the development of junior colleagues within the team

What We're Looking For

• AAT qualified (recently qualified or experienced at this level)
• Experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes
• Confident using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

If you're looking to join a supportive firm where your career development is prioritised, whether that's through structured progression or building experience within a stable role, this Accounts Assistant role could be the perfect fit. For more details, please contact Annie today.

Salary is dependent on experience