Accounts Assistant/Trainee Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in Northampton is looking for an Accounts Assistant/Trainee Accountant to manage a client portfolio and assist with accounts preparation. This role offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £32,000 and includes benefits like 22 days of annual leave, health cover, and study support. The ideal candidate should have experience in accountancy, AAT Level 3, and strong skills in accounting software. Opportunities for career development are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Medicash health cover

Free parking on site

Study support

Mentoring and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• AAT Level 3 qualified or near completion.
• Competent using accounting packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Suite skills.
• Organised, proactive, and eager to grow in a client-facing accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated client portfolio.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly accounts, payroll, and VAT returns.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and other reports as required.
• Assist with bookkeeping and client financial record keeping.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth client workflows.

Skills

Experience in an accountancy practice environment

AAT Level 3 qualification or near completion

Competent using accounting packages

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Strong Google Suite skills

Organised and proactive

Education

Minimum B grade or equivalent in Maths and English

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant/Trainee Accountant - Growing accounting firm

Northampton
£28,000 to £32,000

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be partnering with an expanding accountancy firm based in Northamptonshire, in their search for an Accounts Assistant/Trainee Accountant to support management with their outsourcing client portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual seeking to progress their accounting career. You will work as part of a growing and collaborative team, ensuring clients receive a high level of service while developing your own technical and professional skills within practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated client portfolio
• Assist with the preparation of monthly accounts, payroll, and VAT returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and other ad hoc reports as required by clients.
• Assist with bookkeeping and client financial record keeping, increasingly through cloud-based software.
• Provide administrative support and help ensure the smooth running of client workflows.
• Visit clients on-site as required.
• With training, assist in preparing year-end working papers and accounts from client records.
• Contribute to providing excellent client service and timely completion of work.

Key Requirements

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• AAT Level 3 + qualified or near completion
• Competent using accounting packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Suite skills.
• An interest or background in the agricultural/rural or sustainability sector is desirable but not essential.
• Strong academic background (minimum B grade or equivalent in Maths and English).
• Organised, proactive, and eager to grow in a client-facing accounting role.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£28,000-£32,000 DOE).
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• 3% pension (NEST) contribution
• Medicash health cover.
• Free parking on site.
• Study support
• Mentoring and clear career development pathway.
• Friendly, close-knit working environment with hybrid flexibility.

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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