Accounts Assistant – Practice | Hybrid & Career Growth

Confidential; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Career progression

Modern cloud-based technology

Friendly culture

Exposure to diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Confidential, Wirral, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a growing client base in a modern practice. You will maintain bookkeeping, process transactions, and assist with VAT returns, year-end prep, and management accounts in a collaborative team.

Hybrid and flexible working options are available, with ongoing professional development supported. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to develop within the firm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Familiarity with software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• AAT qualification or studying towards qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a range of SME clients.
• Processing financial transactions and reconciling bank accounts.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Supporting the production of management accounts.
• Managing client information using cloud-based accounting software.
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial records and resolve queries.
• Assisting senior team members with ad hoc accounting assignments.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping & VAT returns

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Confidential, Wirral, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a growing client base in a modern practice. You will maintain bookkeeping, process transactions, and assist with VAT returns, year-end prep, and management accounts in a collaborative team.

Hybrid and flexible working options are available, with ongoing professional development supported. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to develop within the firm.