Accounts Assistant: ACA/ACCA Study Support & Career Growth

Reed; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA/ACCA study support

Ongoing training and mentoring

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Reed Practice is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our client’s friendly Business Team in Ipswich. This role offers broad exposure to a varied client portfolio and ongoing ACA/ACCA study support within a collaborative practice environment.

You will prepare accounts, assist with tax returns, and work with cloud accounting software. Training, mentoring and a supportive culture help you develop technical expertise and a long-term career in accounting.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification is ideal
• Current ACA or ACCA study underway
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
• Good working knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive mindset with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• The confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and returns
• Supporting the preparation of personal, partnership and business tax returns
• Completing bookkeeping assignments and account reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Supporting the production of management accounts and financial reporting
• Liaising with clients to gather information and answer queries
• Maintaining accurate working papers and client records
• Working with accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CCH
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Business Services team to deliver excellent client outcomes

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Cloud accounting software

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent working

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

ACA/ACCA study underway

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CCH

Job description

Reed Practice is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our client’s friendly Business Team in Ipswich. This role offers broad exposure to a varied client portfolio and ongoing ACA/ACCA study support within a collaborative practice environment.

You will prepare accounts, assist with tax returns, and work with cloud accounting software. Training, mentoring and a supportive culture help you develop technical expertise and a long-term career in accounting.