Accounts Assistant

Streamline Search; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in London is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing VAT returns, producing accounts, and maintaining client relationships within a supportive environment focused on professional development. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as pension contributions and standard holiday allowance.

Benefits

Standard holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with VAT returns and small business accounts.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns and produce accounts to trial balance.
• Assist with corporation tax and maintain client relationships.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks and support internal process improvements.

Skills

Client service orientation

Communication

Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage

IRIS

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Accountancy and Tax Practice

Our client, a well-established and client-focused accountancy practice, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit and long-standing team. With a strong emphasis on building and maintaining trusted relationships, this firm prides itself on its personable approach and the longevity of its staff, many of whom have been with the business for over a decade.

The successful Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of small, owner-managed limited companies. You will be confident in preparing VAT returns from prime records, producing accounts to at least trial balance level, and undertaking some related tax compliance work. Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly manner are essential, as developing rapport with clients in the firm's signature style is a key part of the role.

Firstly, what's in it for you?

• Up to 32,000 PA (DOE)
• Standard holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme

Accounts Assistant - Accountancy and Tax Practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns from clients' prime records
• Produce accounts to trial balance for small businesses
• Assist with corporation tax and related compliance tasks
• Maintain positive, professional client relationships
• Communicate with clients to gather records and answer queries
• Perform bookkeeping tasks such as bank reconciliations and journals
• Use software including Sage, IRIS, QuickBooks and Xero
• Keep client records organised and up to date
• Work closely with a small, experienced team
• Support improvements to internal processes and systems

Accounts Assistant - Accountancy and Tax Practice

• Familiarity with accounting software including Sage and IRIS
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
• A strong client service orientation and desire to build lasting relationships
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.