Accounts Assistant - AAT Study Support & 25 Days Holiday

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional?

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant in Huddersfield to join a well-established practice. You will support accounts prep, VAT, bookkeeping and audit while studying towards AAT and gaining practical experience. Training and study support are provided.

You’ll work alongside experienced accountants and handle confidential information with professionalism, contributing to a busy client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• AAT studies underway or strong desire to work towards AAT.
• Experience in accounts, finance or office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Positive, reliable and professional attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of annual accounts for a range of clients.
• Support preparation of VAT returns.
• Carry out bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Assist with audit and assurance work.
• Process financial information and maintain client records.
• Support accountants and supervisors with ad hoc client work.
• Prepare and organise financial documentation.
• Support the team with general accountancy and administrative duties.
• Deal professionally with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Accounts experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Teamwork

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

AAT studies underway

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant in Huddersfield to join a well-established practice. You will support accounts prep, VAT, bookkeeping and audit while studying towards AAT and gaining practical experience. Training and study support are provided.

You’ll work alongside experienced accountants and handle confidential information with professionalism, contributing to a busy client-focused environment.