Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant

Blusource; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Training and development across areas

Free parking

Job summary

Blusource in Cambridge is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant to join a well known, modern firm of Chartered Accountants. You will gain exposure to accounts prep, tax, VAT, MTD, audit and service charge work with training and support provided.

The role suits candidates at various career stages, from studying towards AAT/ACCA to seasoned professionals, with tailored responsibilities and a focus on development across service lines. Hybrid working and study support are offered.

Qualifications

• Open to candidates at various career stages, from AAT/ACCA students to seasoned professionals.
• Training and development available across multiple accountancy areas.
• Experience with service charge accounts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Preparation of VAT returns and supporting clients with MTD requirements
• Assisting with accounts preparation, from receiving initial records through to draft accounts
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns
• Assisting with audit work, depending on experience and interest
• Supporting with service charge accounts and related work, with training provided where required
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Supporting clients with general accounting and compliance matters
• Developing knowledge across different areas of accountancy and taking on additional responsibilities as experience grows

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

MTD

Accounts preparation

Tax returns

Audit

Service charge accounts

Client liaison

Education

AAT/ACCA study

Job description

A well known and modern firm of Chartered Accountants based in Cambridge are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant to join their team. The firm work with a varied portfolio of clients, providing a range of accountancy, taxation, audit and service charge services.

This is a varied general practice role, offering exposure to different areas of accountancy, including accounts preparation, tax, VAT, Making Tax Digital (MTD), audit and service charge accounts. The role would suit someone looking to develop their experience across a range of services, with training and support provided in areas where further development is needed.

The firm are open to candidates at different stages of their career, from those studying towards AAT or ACCA through to more experienced practice professionals. Responsibilities can be tailored to suit the successful candidate’s experience and interests, with the opportunity to gain further exposure to service charge accounts alongside general practice work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Preparation of VAT returns and supporting clients with MTD requirements
• Assisting with accounts preparation, from receiving initial records through to draft accounts
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns
• Assisting with audit work, depending on experience and interest
• Supporting with service charge accounts and related work, with training provided where required
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Supporting clients with general accounting and compliance matters
• Developing knowledge across different areas of accountancy and taking on additional responsibilities as experience grows

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working
• Study support
• Training and development across different areas of accountancy
• Free parking

If you are an Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant looking for a varied opportunity within an established Cambridge accountancy firm, this role offers the chance to build your experience across accounts, tax, VAT, audit and service charge work, with support and training to help you develop your career.