Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior

TPF Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Sutton is seeking an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior / Assistant Accountant to prepare year-end accounts and assist with tax returns. This office-based role offers a collaborative culture and structured training for career progression. Ideal for candidates with a background in accountancy practice and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual leave package (25 days + bank holidays)

Structured training and career progression

Enhanced benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for clients including sole traders and partnerships.
• Assist with corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Support the production of management accounts and financial statements.
• Contribute to audit planning and fieldwork alongside senior team members.
• Build relationships with clients and deliver top-tier service.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and technical skills.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Education

AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

Accounts Semi-Senior / Assistant Accountant
Location: Sutton, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Accountancy Practice
Recruiter: TPF Recruitment

Are you an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior / Assistant Accountant looking to join a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice where your career can truly thrive?

TPF Recruitment is working with a highly successful and fast-growing accountancy firm in Sutton, part of a wider UK & Ireland network, to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior / Accounts Assistant. This role offers the best of both worlds - the support and innovation of a larger group with the close-knit, collaborative feel of a local office.

As part of a talented and growing team, you\'ll support a diverse portfolio of SME clients and gain broad exposure across accounts, tax, and audit, all while progressing your career within a firm that invests in its people.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with corporation tax and VAT returns
• Supporting the production of management accounts and financial statements
• Contributing to audit planning and fieldwork alongside senior team members
• Building relationships with clients and delivering top-tier service and advice
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Continuously developing your professional knowledge and technical skills

Requirements

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or qualified by experience
• Strong background in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Xero, Sage, etc.)
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an eye for detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual leave package (25 days + bank holidays)
• Office-based role with a collaborative, friendly team culture
• Structured training and genuine career progression
• Enhanced benefits package

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career?

Apply now or contact Kourtney at TPF Recruitment in confidence to learn more about this exciting opportunity!