Accounts & Audit Assistant or Semi-Senior

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious accounting firm in Central London is seeking an Accounts & Audit Assistant or Semi Senior to join their team. This hands-on role requires at least 2 years of experience in a mixed accounts and audit position, ideally with UK qualifications. The candidate will prepare accounts, perform audit functions, and handle bookkeeping and VAT returns. The firm offers a competitive salary between £27,000 to £36,000, along with study support for further qualifications and a hybrid working model after probation.

Benefits

Study support for ICAEW, ACCA or AAT

Hybrid working post probation

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years' experience in a mixed accounts and audit position.
• Ideally studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for various entities.
• Perform audit functions including field work.
• Dealing with client bookkeeping and management accounts.

Skills

Preparation of accounts

Audit functions

Client bookkeeping

VAT returns

Use of accounting software

Proactive communication

Education

Studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA

2+ years of accounts and audit experience

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage 50

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Accounts & Audit Assistant or Semi Senior

Central London
£27,000 to £36,000 + study support

Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a prestigious Central London firm of accountants, established almost 80 years ago, that are now eager to appoint a skilled and experienced Accounts & Audit Assistant or Semi Senior.

This is a hands‑on role, which, based from the offices located conveniently to Victoria Station, will require you to work under your own initiative working on year‑end accounts assignments & ad‑hoc projects, assisting with audit work & occasional basic bookkeeping support for numerous clients.

The firm therefore requires an accountant (Partly Qualified or QBE) with a UK based blended audit and accounts background (ideally 50/50) to carry out the following:

Role Requirements

• Preparation of accounts for corporate and non‑corporate as well as not‑for‑profit entities to a high and professional standard for review by partners/managers.
• Performing audit functions as part of a team, including on‑site field work and testing for review by audit seniors/manager.
• Dealing with some client bookkeeping, VAT returns & management accounts assignments, when required.
• Preparation of Corporation & Income Tax Computations & CT600 Returns.
• Preparation and submission of company statutory forms and accounts and processing statutory documents.

Person requirements

• At least 2+ years' experience in a mixed accounts and audit position working for a UK based practice.
• Ideally studying towards a recognised accounting qualification such as the AAT, ACA or ACCA although those qualified by experience will be considered.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software, ideally IRIS, Xero, Sage 50 and are a competent user of MS Office packages such as Excel & Word.
• Proactive in their approach to the role and the requirements of the firm.
• Ability to communicate and interact with staff and clients on a professional level.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm of choice where an excellent range of benefits are offered including study support towards the ICAEW, ACCA or AAT and hybrid working post probation.

Please apply now if your skills and experience meet the above criteria.

This role is advertised by Doug Greer, Butler Rose (AGY) 07385 391729 [e-mail]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.