Accounts Assistant

Trial Balance; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Taunton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. The role offers varied workload, on-going training and real opportunities for progression within accountancy practice.

You will work on year-end accounts, VAT, bookkeeping and tax returns, using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, while building strong client relationships and supporting senior colleagues to deliver high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing VAT returns and completing bookkeeping assignments
• Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Building positive relationships with clients and responding to day-to-day queries
• Working closely with senior colleagues to deliver a high standard of client service

Job description

A great first impression of an employer often comes from the people you'll be working alongside. This accountancy practice has built a reputation for being approachable, supportive and genuinely invested in helping its team develop.

A well-established and growing firm in Taunton is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative team. Offering a varied workload, on-going training and genuine opportunities for progression, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing accountancy practice experience.

As Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing VAT returns and completing bookkeeping assignments
• Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Building positive relationships with clients and responding to day-to-day queries
• Working closely with senior colleagues to deliver a high standard of client service

The successful Accounts Assistant candidate will:

Already have experience working within an accountancy practice and be keen to continue developing their technical knowledge.

You’ll ideally be AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification, although candidates with strong practical experience will also be considered. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude will all be important in this role.

Joining this successful practice means becoming part of a friendly and experienced team where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, broaden your experience and continue progressing your career within accountancy practice.