Accounts & Tax Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent firm in the UK is seeking an Accounts & Tax Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax, personal tax returns, and bookkeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in an accountancy practice and be AAT qualified or studying for ACCA. The firm offers full study support, a friendly environment, and opportunities for long-term development.

Benefits

Full study support for ACCA or AAT

Supportive, collaborative team

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within an accountancy practice (essential).
• AAT qualified or studying, or looking to study ACCA or AAT.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and VAT principles.
• Confident using accounting software and Excel.
• Flexible, team-focused attitude with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end accounts for a wide range of clients.
• Preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Bookkeeping, VAT and CIS returns.
• Liaising with clients directly to obtain records and provide updates.
• Supporting the bookkeeping and tax teams with ad hoc tasks.
• Working alongside senior accountants to meet deadlines.

Skills

Experience within an accountancy practice

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to learning

Understanding of bookkeeping and VAT principles

Confident using accounting software and Excel

Team-focused attitude

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified / studying, or looking to study ACCA or AAT

Job description

Overview

CMA is delighted to be working with a well-established independent firm of accountants who are looking to appoint an Accounts & Tax Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

This varied role offers exposure across all areas of general practice ideal for someone looking to develop within a close-knit environment and gain broad experience across accounts, tax, bookkeeping, and VAT. The firm has a team of six, qualified or equivalent, offering plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning and mentorship.

What the Accounts & Tax Assistant role involves

• Preparation of year-end accounts for a wide range of clients (limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships)


• Preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns


• Bookkeeping, VAT and CIS returns


• Liaising with clients directly to obtain records and provide updates


• Supporting the bookkeeping and tax teams with ad hoc tasks


• Working alongside senior accountants and managers to ensure deadlines are met

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts & Tax Assistant vacancy

• Experience within an accountancy practice (essential)


• AAT qualified / studying, or looking to study ACCA or AAT (full study support provided)


• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning


• A good understanding of bookkeeping and VAT principles


• Confident using accounting software and Excel


• A flexible, team-focused attitude with excellent attention to detail

Additional benefits and information

• Full study support for ACCA or AAT


• Full or part-time considered


• 9:00am 5:30pm office-based role


• Supportive, collaborative team with excellent mentoring


• Broad, hands-on role covering accounts, tax, and bookkeeping


• Long-term development within a stable and friendly firm

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