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Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

13 days ago

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper for a full-time office-based role. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in a practice accountancy firm, preparing accounts, and completing self-assessment tax returns. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at £25,000 and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary
Company pension
Supportive working environment
28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

  • Solid experience in a practice accountancy firm.
  • Hands-on involvement in preparing accounts for various business types.
  • Completing self-assessment tax returns and supporting clients.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
  • Handle self-assessment tax returns.
  • Support clients with day-to-day queries.

Skills

Experience in a UK accountancy practice
Knowledge of self-assessment tax returns
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage workload independently

Education

Part-qualified or qualified in accounting
Job description

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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