Accounts Assistant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000 salary

25 days’ annual leave

Day off on your birthday

Nest pension

Death-in-service cover

Perkbox benefits

Supportive office environment

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-regarded accountancy practice in Peterborough. The role involves bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and assisting with accounts preparation. Ideal candidates should have AAT Level 2 or 3 qualifications, strong bookkeeping skills, and a detail-oriented approach. The position offers a £30,000 salary, 25 days of annual leave, and a hybrid working option (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Strong bookkeeping skills are required.
• Confident in preparing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping duties.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Assist in preparing full sets of accounts.
• Provide general support to the finance team.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping skills

Confident preparing accounts

Detail-focused

Organised approach to work

Education

AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Accounts Assistant role at Anne Corder Recruitment. I'm working with a well regarded accountancy practice in Lynchwood, Peterborough to find them a focused Accounts Assistant to join their small, friendly team. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys stability, accuracy, and day‑to‑day accounting working with a variety of reputable, local clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping duties
• Preparing VAT returns
• Accounts preparation and assisting in putting together full sets of accounts
• General support to the finance team as required

About You

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong bookkeeping skills
• Confident preparing accounts
• Ideally from an accountancy practice, but open to candidates from industry
• Detail-focused, steady, and organised in your approach to work

What We Offer

• £30,000 salary
• Working hours - 9-5:30
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Nest pension
• Death‑in‑service cover
• Perkbox benefits
• A supportive office environment
• Hybrid working available (primarily office‑based but happy to offer 3/2 split)

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd. Your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.