Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting consultancy in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper. This full-time role requires solid experience in practice accounting, including preparing accounts for small businesses and managing self-assessment tax returns. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £25,000, along with a supportive working environment and benefits like a company pension and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Company pension

Supportive working environment

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working in a practice accountancy firm is essential.
• Strong knowledge of preparing small business accounts.
• Ability to complete self-assessment tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small companies.
• Support clients with day-to-day queries.
• Perform general bookkeeping and financial administration.

Skills

Experience in UK accountancy practice

Strong knowledge of self-assessment tax returns

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to manage workload independently

Education

Part-qualified or Qualified Accounting Certification

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join our established client in Peterborough. This is a full-time, office-based role (no hybrid working), ideal for someone who thrives in a small, professional practice environment. This is a permanent role working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (37.5 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have solid experience working in a practice accountancy firm, with hands-on involvement in preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies, as well as completing self-assessment tax returns. Supporting clients with day-to-day queries. General bookkeeping and financial administration duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a UK accountancy practice is essential
• Strong knowledge of self-assessment tax returns and small business accounts
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to manage workload independently
• Part-qualified or qualified is beneficial, but not essential
• Only candidates with experience in a practice accountancy will be considered

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary £25,000 (depending on experience)
• Company pension
• Supportive working environment
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

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