Accounts Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Christmas bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking an experienced accounts assistant for a part‑time role in Ramsgate, Kent. You will prepare draft accounts, support client accounting needs, and work with a small, friendly practice team. This hands‑on role offers progression and flexible development opportunities within the firm.

The position is office‑based, 3 days per week (9am–4pm) with potential to increase to 4 days. AAT Level 4 or equivalent experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing draft accounts from a trial balance.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• AAT Level 4 or higher is advantageous.
• Understanding balance sheets, P&L, share capital and dividends.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Confident dealing directly with clients.
• Willing to continue developing accountancy qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft accounts from trial balances.
• Support clients with day‑to‑day accounting needs.
• Work with balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Maintain accurate working papers and client records.
• Respond to client queries by phone, email and in person.
• Work directly with a portfolio of clients.
• Support with bookkeeping and general accounting duties.
• Manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Assist with additional accounting duties as required.

Skills

Accountancy practice

Draft accounts

AAT Level 4

Balance sheets

P&L awareness

Attention to detail

Client handling

Independent working

Professional development

Education

AAT Level 4+

Job description

Accounts Assistant Ramsgate, Kent | Office Based | Permanent

£16-£18 per hour DOE | 3-4 days per week | 9am-4pm

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Trainee Accountant looking for a part‑time opportunity within a friendly and established accountancy practice? We are working with a well‑established accountancy practice in Ramsgate that is looking for an experienced accounts professional to join its small and supportive team. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with solid accountancy practice experience who is confident preparing draft accounts from a trial balance and enjoys working directly with clients. The successful candidate does not need to be fully qualified. AAT Level 4 or above would be advantageous, but candidates with strong relevant experience who are working towards their qualifications will also be considered. The practice is happy to support the right person with their ongoing professional development.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for preparing draft accounts and supporting clients with their day‑to‑day accounting requirements, working closely with the practice owner to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing draft statutory accounts from trial balances


• Working with balance sheets and P&L statements


• Understanding and working with areas such as share capital and dividends


• Maintaining accurate working papers and client records


• Responding to client queries by phone, email and in person


• Working directly with a portfolio of clients


• Supporting with bookkeeping and general accounts work


• Managing your workload effectively with minimal supervision


• Supporting the wider practice with additional accounting duties where required

Please note: The successful candidate will prepare draft accounts but will not be responsible for final sign‑off. Final review and sign‑off will be completed by the practice owner.

About You

We’re looking for someone with practical accountancy experience who is confident working independently and has a good understanding of accounts preparation.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice


• Strong experience preparing draft accounts from a trial balance


• AAT Level 4 qualification or above (desirable, not essential)


• An understanding of balance sheets, P&L, share capital and dividends


• Good attention to detail and organisational skills


• Confidence dealing directly with clients


• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload


• A willingness to continue developing your accountancy knowledge

Candidates who are not yet qualified but have strong relevant experience will be considered. The practice is also happy to support the right individual through further accountancy qualifications.

Hours & Salary

• 3 days per week initially, with the potential to increase to 4 days


• 9am-4pm


• £16-£18 per hour, depending on experience


• Candidates without AAT Level 4 but with strong relevant experience: £16-17 per hour


• Additional hours may be available for someone happy to support with bookkeeping and wider accounts work


• Fully office based


• Workplace pension


• Discretionary bonuses, including Christmas bonus


• Supportive and welcoming team environment


• Support with professional development and further qualifications

If you're an experienced accounts professional looking for a stable part‑time role within a friendly accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

Ramsgate, Kent

The office is easily accessible by public transport, with on street and nearby parking available.