Accounts Assistant

Addington Ball; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-respected regional accountancy practice as an Accounts Assistant in Northampton. This innovative firm values a supportive team culture and offers a comprehensive study package for ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications. With opportunities for hybrid working and flexible hours, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing and development. Your role will involve building client relationships, preparing financial reports, and applying your technical knowledge in real-life situations. If you're a confident self-starter with a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in accounting.

Benefits

Comprehensive study package

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Employee events

Core holiday allowance

Wellbeing Day

Retail discounts

Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Building productive relationships with clients.
• Preparing VAT returns and tax computations.
• Using accounting software for accurate reporting.

Skills

AAT qualification

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/ACA/CIMA intention

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

This well–respected, private equity backed, regional accountancy practice has big plans to build on its previous success and this will be driven by like–minded practice professionals.

They are now seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the team in Northampton. Their culture is very important to them and is based on company. They develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression.

The practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills.

What's in it for you?

• A comprehensive study package including full funding to pursue your ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications, study leave, and time off for exams
• Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (three days in the office and two days at home)
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
• Regular employee events including a company–wide summer party
• A 23 day core holiday allowance plus other holiday–related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
• A dedicated "Wellbeing Day" – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
• Access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Client and employee referral bonuses
• Death in Service Life Assurance
• Gym membership discounts

Key Responsibilities:

• Building productive working relationships with clients as required
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on–the–job training and formal qualifications
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Partners and clients
• Producing simple sets of reconciled management information for clients inclusive of profit and loss account and balance sheet
• Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax
• Preparing monthly and quarterly VAT returns for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships

Are you the right fit?

• Ideally you will be AAT qualified, with the intention of working towards becoming ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.
• A positive and confident self–starter, who understands the importance of maintaining positive client relationships as well as internal collaboration
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to work across a variety of clients during any one month
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating an organised approach to work; an ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
• An ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real–life client situations
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and desirably IFRS

Interested?

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard or Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further. You can also visit the Addington Ball website to see all our current vacancies, news and updates.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref – ABJ/(phone number removed) – Accounts Assistant