Accounts Assistant/ Semi Senior Accountant

TPF Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Maidstone is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their accounts team. Responsibilities include preparing accounts for various clients, assisting with bookkeeping, and engaging with clients to resolve queries. Candidates should ideally have an AAT qualification or relevant experience. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth. Flexible working arrangements might also be available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Applicants should have AAT qualification or experience in practice.
• Experience in accounts preparation from incomplete records is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from incomplete records for various clients.
• Assist with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.
• Support the preparation of management accounts.
• Liaise with clients for necessary information.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting and administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client-facing communication

Accounting software proficiency

Education

AAT accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be representing a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Maidstone. This firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role within the firm's accounts team, assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management accounts for a broad range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. You will be working closely with senior staff and partners, gaining valuable exposure to all aspects of general practice work.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts from incomplete records for a variety of clients.
• Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts.
• Liaising with clients to obtain necessary information and resolve queries.
• Assisting with ad-hoc accounting and administrative duties as required.

Requirements

Applications are invited from individuals wishing to work in accountancy general practice who:

• Have obtained the AAT accounting qualification, or
• Have experience of working in practice but are not looking to study further, or
• Are unqualified but experienced in accounts preparation from incomplete records in a practice environment and not wishing to study for a qualification.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in accounting software.

Benefits

What's on Offer:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities to progress and develop within a respected local practice.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
• Please contact Luke Harrison on 01227533007 or email [e-mail]