Accounts Assistant - Practice

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

Job summary

An accountancy practice in Penzance is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage a varied client portfolio, prepare year-end accounts, and handle tax return preparations. Candidates should have experience in accountancy practices, and AAT qualification is preferred. This role offers a good work environment and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or similar candidates preferred.
• Previous experience in accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong experience in cloud-based accountancy software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with a client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare year-end accounts.
• Complete tax return preparation.
• Manage VAT and bookkeeping.

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Familiarity with cloud-based accountancy software

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Job description

Overview

A good work environment, a competitive salary and career progression. Trial Balance are pleased to be working with a successful accountancy practice that offers 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 Penzance office.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

This role would ideally suit an AAT qualified candidate or similar, though this client is happy to consider applicants who haven’t undergone formal qualifications. Previous experience in accountancy practice is essential due to the technical nature of the role, and it would be beneficial if you have strong experience in cloud-based accountancy software.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith ASAP quoting job reference JVS10709.

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.