Accounts Assistant - Accountancy Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Long-term stability

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Practice Accounts Assistant in Camberley to join a growing accountancy and business advisory firm. The role focuses on statutory/annual accounts preparation and supporting year-end processes within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates will have public practice experience, strong bookkeeping skills, and a proactive attitude. This is a full-time, office-based role offering ongoing development and a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts.
• Excellent 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

• Prepare statutory and annual accounts from client records.
• Assist with year-end accounting files and supporting schedules.
• Prepare draft business tax computations.
• Reconcile key control accounts and understand accounting treatments (Income, Fixed assets, Payroll, Accruals and prepayments).
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are well documented and liaise with clients on routine queries.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage 50

IRIS

Excel

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

• 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