Accounts Assistant (Practice)

Trial Balance; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful accountancy practice in Newton Abbot is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in accountancy and familiarity with cloud-based software. Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio, preparing year-end accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping. The firm offers a supportive work environment and development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development plans

Study support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accountancy practice is essential.
• Good grounding in cloud-based accountancy software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Working with a client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Year-end accounts preparation.
• Tax return preparation.
• VAT and bookkeeping.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Knowledge of cloud-based accountancy software

Job description

Overview

A good work environment, a competitive salary and career progression. These are the reasons that most people give for changing jobs. This successful accountancy practice is proud to offer all three.

Due to the continued success of the business, and with a loyal client base in place, this firm is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to be based out of their Newton Abbot office.

Responsibilities

• Working with a client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Year-end accounts preparation
• Tax return preparation
• VAT and bookkeeping
• Ad-hoc duties as required

This role would ideally suit a candidate who is looking to take the next step in their accountancy career. Previous experience in accountancy practice is essential due to the technical nature of the role, and it would be beneficial if you have good grounding in cloud-based accountancy software.

Development and Benefits

This is a role which will come ready-made with career and personal development plans in place. Study support will be on offer as well as room for responsibilities to grow.

How to Apply

To find out more, or to apply, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith ASAP quoting job reference JVS10767.

Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, our dedicated practice specialist.