Accounts Assistant - Accountancy Practice

Confidential; Camberley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Camberley, is seeking a motivated Practice Accounts Assistant to join its growing accountancy and business advisory firm. You will prepare statutory and annual accounts from client records and support year-end processes in a busy office.

The ideal candidate has public practice experience, solid double-entry bookkeeping skills, and familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Line 50 or IRIS.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from client records.
• Assisting with completion of year-end accounting files and supporting schedules.
• Preparing draft business tax computations.
• Reconciling key control accounts and understanding accounting treatments relating to income, fixed assets, payroll, accruals and prepayments.
• Ensuring balance sheet accounts are fully supported with documentation.
• Liaising with clients to resolve routine accounting queries.
• Maintaining accurate and well-presented working papers.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Double-entry bookkeeping

Statutory accounts

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage Line 50

IRIS

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Practice Accounts Assistant - Camberley - £35-40k + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to develop your career within a growing and highly regarded accountancy and business advisory firm?

Our client is a successful and expanding practice based in Camberley, providing expert accounting and business advisory services to entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with public practice experience who is looking to broaden their skills and build a long-term career within a professional and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from client records
• Assisting with the completion of year-end accounting files and supporting schedules
• Preparing draft business tax computations
• Reconciling key control accounts and understanding accounting treatments relating to:
• Income, Fixed assets, Payroll, Accruals and prepayments
• Ensuring balance sheet accounts are fully supported with appropriate documentation
• Liaising with clients to resolve routine accounting queries
• Maintaining accurate and well-presented working papers

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Systems Experience (with some or all would be advantageous):

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage Line 50
• IRIS
• Excel, Word, Outlook

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, reliable and highly organised
• Trustworthy with excellent levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Friendly and approachable with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment
• Enthusiastic, motivated and results-focused
• A supportive team player with a positive attitude
• Well-presented and confident when dealing with clients

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and successful accountancy practice
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Long-term stability within an expanding business

If you're looking to take the next step in your accountancy career and join a business that values ambition, teamwork and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, permanent, office-based job and applications are being considered immediately - Josh Kanarek Reed Camberley