Accounts Assistant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leek; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Leek is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support in preparing accounts and financial statements. This role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to work towards professional qualifications such as AAT, ACA, or ACCA. The firm values good communication and enthusiasm to develop a career in accounting and taxation.

Benefits

Study support for AAT, ACA or ACCA qualifications

Flexible working hours

20 days holiday + 3 Christmas days + 8 bank holidays

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Smart casual dress code

Qualifications

• Studying towards or looking to start AAT.
• Ambition to progress towards ACA or ACCA is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Support with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and personal tax compliance.
• Receive mentoring and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Studying towards AAT

Ambition towards ACA or ACCA

Job description

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants, with over 10 years' presence in the local area, is seeking two Accounts Assistants to join their friendly team in Leek. Working closely with experienced accountants and trainees, this is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience and progress with professional qualifications.

Overview

Accounts Assistant Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Support with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and personal tax compliance.
• Work under the guidance of senior team members, gaining exposure to client portfolios.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
• Receive mentoring and development opportunities within a supportive team.
• Build strong client-facing skills through direct involvement in client queries and communications.

Requirements

• Studying towards or looking to start AAT (study support available).
• Ambition to progress towards ACA or ACCA is highly desirable.
• Previous practice experience beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm to develop a career in accounting and taxation.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 (dependent on experience)
• Study support for AAT, ACA or ACCA qualifications
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible start and finish times between 8:00am-6:00pm
• Holiday: 20 days + 3 days at Christmas + 8 bank holidays
• On-site parking available
• Pension scheme
• Smart casual dress code

Bennett & Game Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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