Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and professional development

Potential study support

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a growing accountancy practice in Stevenage. You will work across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, year-end accounts and personal tax, supporting the Practice Director and a varied portfolio of clients.

This full-time role offers training and development, AML checks, onboarding of new clients, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the practice grows. AAT qualification or study is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice or similar role.
• Proficient in bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Experience with year-end accounts and Self Assessment is beneficial.
• Good Excel skills and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders and limited companies.
• Prepare personal Self Assessment tax returns.
• Assist with VAT returns and Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Support with payroll and general accounts work.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and gather information.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

AAT study

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

IRIS

Job description

Salary: £26,000 £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Stevenage

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing accountancy practice that supports a varied portfolio of small businesses, limited companies, sole traders and property-related clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant who enjoys variety and would like exposure to multiple areas of accountancy, including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, year-end accounts and personal tax.

Working closely with the Practice Director, you will support a portfolio of clients while developing your technical knowledge and taking on greater responsibility as the practice continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts and Tax

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and limited companies
• Preparing personal Self Assessment tax returns
• Assisting with corporation tax compliance
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Preparing and filing Confirmation Statements
• Assisting with general accounts and tax compliance work

Bookkeeping and Payroll

• Completing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies or queries
• Completing bank and control account reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries

Client and Practice Administration

• Preparing engagement letters and onboarding new clients
• Assisting with anti-money laundering and client identification checks
• Requesting accounting records and supporting information from clients
• Responding to routine client queries by telephone and email
• Scheduling work and monitoring filing deadlines
• Supporting billing and credit-control activity
• Completing general administration associated with the running of an accountancy practice

About You

You will be organised, dependable and keen to develop your career within a growing accountancy practice.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Practical experience completing bookkeeping and VAT returns
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Some experience preparing year-end accounts and/or Self Assessment tax returns
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence communicating with clients by telephone and email
• The ability to manage multiple clients, priorities and deadlines
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Experience using systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext or IRIS would be beneficial, although experience across all platforms is not required.

An AAT qualification or current AAT study would be advantageous but is not essential. Relevant accountancy practice experience will be equally valued.

Training and Development

You will receive training and support across the practice s systems and processes. As this is a broad and varied position, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of accountancy and taxation.

As your knowledge and confidence develop, you will be encouraged to take greater ownership of client work and client relationships. Support towards relevant professional qualifications, including AAT, may also be available.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £27,000 £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Workplace pension
• Statutory holiday entitlement
• Training and professional development
• Potential study support
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the practice grows

If you have experience within an accountancy practice and are looking for a varied role offering genuine development opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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