Accounts Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd in Worcestershire is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with experience in an accountancy practice and who can start immediately.

You will handle bank reconciliations, VAT returns, month-end support, bookkeeping across a portfolio of clients, and tax computations. The position requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work independently with multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Proficient with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• AAT qualification or studying desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial records.
• Assist with VAT returns preparation.
• Support month-end processes and management accounts.
• Liaise with clients and respond to finance queries.
• Assist with bookkeeping across client portfolio.
• Prepare and submit self-assessment tax returns.
• Maintain client records and meet deadlines.
• General finance admin and ad hoc team support.

Skills

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Independent worker

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Worcestershire

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working within an accountancy practice who is looking to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Liaising with clients and responding to finance-related queries
• Assisting with bookkeeping duties across a portfolio of clients
• Supporting the preparation and submission of self-assessment tax returns
• Assisting with basic personal tax computations
• Maintaining client records and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• General finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider team

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
• Experience of bookkeeping and management of day-to-day accounting records
• Exposure to self-assessment tax returns and basic tax compliance duties
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• AAT qualified or currently studying (desirable but not essential)
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop tax and accounting knowledge further
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio