Accounts Assistant

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly accounting firm in Ilford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. The role involves supporting senior accountants, managing client portfolios, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience, be highly organised, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Study support

Opportunity for long-term growth

Staff pension scheme

Company life insurance scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Graduate or ACCA student preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior accountants with client portfolios.
• Complete tasks within set deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of client data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Graduate or ACCA student

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Practice) | Ilford

Full Time - 9am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday | Office Based

Up to £30,000 per year for the right candidate

Due to expansion, our client is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant with experience working in an accountancy practice to join their friendly team. Based in Ilford, Essex, this accounting firm works closely with a diverse range of business and personal clients. The services they offer include:

• Accounts Preparation
• Corporation Tax
• VAT
• Audit
• Independent Examination
• Charity Accounts
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping

Are you the right person for the job?

• Graduate or ACCA student
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Team player
• Good attention to detail
• Highly organised and able to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and stay late if needed
• Must have at least 2 years of minimum experience working in an accountancy practice

What will your role look like?

• Be courteous to clients at all times
• Take instructions from senior accountants, executives, and directors in managing client portfolios
• Agree on a time budget with seniors for the tasks given
• Carry out work assigned in a cost-efficient manner
• Inform senior staff of any issues arising from assignments
• Be aware of the fee budget for each assignment and undertake tasks effectively
• Learn new skills and attend courses as agreed with the employer to maintain continuous professional development
• Ensure all work is completed within set deadlines
• Communicate with seniors if there are issues with the information provided by the client
• Keep daily diaries of work undertaken and prepare timesheets weekly, submitting them every Monday to senior staff
• Maintain a tidy and clean desk and office environment, adhering to company standards
• Work on a variety of software
• Ensure strict confidentiality of clients data
• Answer the telephone where required
• Meet and greet clients
• Learn about new software
• Meet HMRC and other statutory deadlines
• File signed accounts/CS01, etc., at Co Hse and HMRC
• Handle ad-hoc assignments, including covering for team members as required

What can you expect in return?

• Study support subject to conditions
• A chance to grow with the firm long term
• Staff pension scheme
• Company life insurance scheme

No agencies, only candidates put forward for interview will be contacted

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