Accounts Assistant

ACCA Careers; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Taunton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in preparing year-end accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping, with opportunities for technical development and support for further qualifications. Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive work environment while contributing to a diverse range of clients.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive benefits and salaries

Supportive team-focused environment

Good social culture and work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Studying for AAT qualifications or pursuing ACCA.
• Skills in year-end accounts, bookkeeping, and tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Delivering bookkeeping services and VAT submissions.
• Supporting career development for further qualifications.

Skills

Year-end accounts

Tax

Bookkeeping

VAT

Education

AAT levels 2-4

Job description

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A fast-growing and successful accountancy practice based in Taunton is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing year-end accounts, personal and corporate tax returns, VAT, and delivering bookkeeping services. The position offers increasing responsibility, technical skill development, and support as you grow within the firm.

Client Details

An opportunity to join a growing, very successful firm of accountants serving a diverse range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, OMBs, SMEs, and wider corporate clients. The firm offers flexible hours, competitive benefits and salaries, and a supportive, team-focused environment with a good social culture and work-life balance.

Description

You will join as an Accounts Assistant, taking on responsibilities such as year-end accounts preparation, tax (personal and corporate), management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, and other services. There is scope for technical development and career progression, with support available for those pursuing further qualifications.

Profile

Candidates may be studying AAT (levels 2-4), have gained experience through work, or be pursuing ACCA or other qualifications. You should have at least 1-2 years of experience in an accountancy practice, with skills in areas such as year-end accounts, tax, bookkeeping, VAT, or payroll. The role offers a chance to become a key, long-term member of a successful team.

Job Offer

Salary ranges from £26,000 to approximately £29,000, depending on experience. For more information, please apply online or contact Mark Bailey at 01179 271452.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Accounting