Accounts Assistant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional?

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant in Huddersfield to join a well-established practice. You will support accounts prep, VAT, bookkeeping and audit while studying towards AAT and gaining practical experience. Training and study support are provided.

You’ll work alongside experienced accountants and handle confidential information with professionalism, contributing to a busy client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• AAT studies underway or strong desire to work towards AAT.
• Experience in accounts, finance or office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Positive, reliable and professional attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of annual accounts for a range of clients.
• Support preparation of VAT returns.
• Carry out bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Assist with audit and assurance work.
• Process financial information and maintain client records.
• Support accountants and supervisors with ad hoc client work.
• Prepare and organise financial documentation.
• Support the team with general accountancy and administrative duties.
• Deal professionally with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Accounts experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Teamwork

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

AAT studies underway

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Huddersfield. This is an ideal role for someone who is studying towards AAT and wants to gain valuable practical experience within a professional accountancy environment. You will work alongside experienced accountants and gain exposure to a broad range of client work, including accounts preparation, VAT, bookkeeping and audit. The firm is committed to supporting your professional development, with study support and training towards your AAT qualification.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts for a range of clients
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Assisting with audit and assurance work
• Processing financial information and maintaining client records
• Assisting accountants and supervisors with ad hoc client work
• Preparing and organising financial documentation
• Supporting the team with general accountancy and administrative duties
• Dealing professionally with clients and colleagues
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling client information
• Following the firm's AML, compliance and internal procedures

What We're Looking For

• AAT studies underway, or a strong desire to work towards AAT
• Previous experience in an accounts, finance or office environment
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skillsGood IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• A positive, reliable and professional approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why Join?

• AAT study and professional qualification support
• Practical experience across accounts, VAT, bookkeeping and audit
• Training and ongoing professional development
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful