Accounts Assistant

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accountancy practice in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant to support clients with accounting, tax, and compliance services. This full-time role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000, hybrid working flexibility, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and strong IT skills, including knowledge of accounting software like Xero and Sage.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training contract with professional body support

Ongoing career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Technician, or in a similar role.
• Ideally have accountancy practice experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for various entities.
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Processing payrolls and supporting clients with compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based accounting software knowledge

Education

Accounts graduate or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI)

Accounting Technician

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base.

As an Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant, you will be supporting a range of clients with accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while developing your professional expertise.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns
• Completing reconciliations, data analysis, and general accounting tasks
• Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero and Sage)
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Assisting with tax returns and other compliance matters
• Liaising with clients and responding to queries professionally

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounts Trainee, Trainee Accountant, junior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Accounts graduate, Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent)
• Ideally have accountancy practice experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting systems

What’s on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Training contract available with professional body support
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Supportive environment with exposure to varied clients and industries
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and forward-looking accountancy practice.

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