Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Worcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Worcestershire on a temporary basis. The role suits someone with experience in an accountancy practice and who can start ASAP, handling bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client liaison.

You will support month-end processes, maintain records, and assist with tax computations while ensuring accuracy and compliance across a varied client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting records management.
• Exposure to self‑assessment tax returns and basic tax compliance duties.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Liaising with clients and responding to finance-related queries
• Assisting with bookkeeping duties across a portfolio of clients
• Supporting the preparation and submission of self-assessment tax returns
• Assisting with basic personal tax computations
• Maintaining client records and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• General finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider team

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification / studying

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Worcestershire

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working within an accountancy practice who is looking to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Liaising with clients and responding to finance-related queries
• Assisting with bookkeeping duties across a portfolio of clients
• Supporting the preparation and submission of self-assessment tax returns
• Assisting with basic personal tax computations
• Maintaining client records and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• General finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider team

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
• Experience of bookkeeping and management of day-to-day accounting records
• Exposure to self-assessment tax returns and basic tax compliance duties
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• AAT qualified or currently studying (desirable but not essential)
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop tax and accounting knowledge further
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio