Accounts Assistant (Practice)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for accountancy practices is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their office in Truro. Candidates should ideally be AAT qualified or have similar experience, with previous work in an accountancy practice being essential. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, year-end accounts preparation, and bookkeeping. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

AAT qualified or similar

Tools

cloud-based accountancy software

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. This practice has developed an excellent reputation in the local market and boasts a very low staff turnover rate. They are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their Truro office.

Responsibilities

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

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 JVS10729.

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.