Accounts Assistant

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

Accounts Assistant South West is a full‑time, permanent role in the South West (exact location on request). The salary starts at GBP 25,000 plus DOE and study support is available. This opportunity suits someone with around 18 months of UK accountancy practice experience who enjoys working in a busy, office‑based team.

The firm offers a supportive environment with a broad client base and opportunities to develop within practice, including regular client interaction and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a UK accountancy practice
• A strong all-rounder with a solid foundation in accounts preparation and bookkeeping
• Keen to develop within practice whether steadily or with career progression in mind
• Comfortable communicating with clients and supporting them professionally
• A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues in a collaborative setting

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with basic personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns
• Regular liaison with clients to support their accounting needs
• Collaborative working in a fully office-based team environment

Skills

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Client liaison

Team player

Job description

Accounts Assistant South West
Location: South West (Exact location on request)
Position: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: GBP25,000 + DOE
Study Support Available

Are you currently working in an accountancy practice and ready for your next step?

A supportive and expanding firm in the South West is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to their growing team. With a strong reputation in the region, they provide a high-quality, hands-on service to a broad client base including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

This role is ideal for someone with around 18 months of UK accountancy practice experience who enjoys variety and working in a team-focused, office-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with basic personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns
• Regular liaison with clients to support their accounting needs
• Collaborative working in a fully office-based team environment

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years experience in a UK accountancy practice
• A strong all-rounder with a solid foundation in accounts preparation and bookkeeping
• Keen to develop within practice whether steadily or with career progression in mind
• Comfortable communicating with clients and supporting them professionally
• A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues in a collaborative setting

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results.