Accounts & Audit Assistant - Top 15 Practice

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Accounts & Audit Assistant - Top 15 Practice, Maidstone

Client: TPF Recruitment

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b3a217a27709

Job Views: 11

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Kent's leading Chartered Accountancy Practices. The successful candidate will find themselves working in a friendly and supportive environment with full study support and excellent progression opportunities at one of the UK's leading Top 15 chartered accountancy practices.

My client operates from a fantastic office based in Maidstone but also allows their staff to work on a hybrid pattern. Their clients are predominantly UK-based owner-managed businesses but they operate in a national marketplace and are able to draw on the expertise and local knowledge of their experienced team members. They are one of the largest Firms of Chartered Accountants in the local area, as well as across the UK, and they boast an enviable working culture and client base. This position will offer you amazing large client exposure, but with the benefit of a relaxed and supportive working environment.

As an Audit and Accounts Assistant or even Semi Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of company accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, Ltd companies and partnerships
• Assist in the preparation of the audit plan and ensure it appropriately addresses audit objectives
• Take an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy
• Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
• Ensure planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives

You will get exposure to both small and large companies, as well as some not-for-profit organisations too.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have/be:

• At least 2+ years practice experience dealing with accounts preparation and assisting with audits, particularly with fieldwork.
• AAT qualified/ ACCA/ ACA studying.
• Well organised and able to work autonomously.
• Experience of dealing with clients face to face.
• A team player and happy to offer help to others.

Benefits

• £25,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
• 20 days annual leave + 8 days for bank holidays
• 4% matched pension
• Remote working schedule
• Free eye tests
• Group Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Retail discount scheme
• Informal Bonus Scheme

Refer a friend.. We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Additional Requirements

You will be ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience with at least 3 years experience within practice. You will have worked as Semi Senior or Senior accountant within practice. Experience of Iris and cloud software such as Xero/ Quickbooks would be advantageous.