Accounts & Tax Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts & Tax Assistant to join a friendly firm of accountants in Fareham. This office-based role offers a varied experience across accounts, tax, and bookkeeping with full study support for ACCA or AAT. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accountancy practice, strong communication skills, and a proactive learning attitude. This position is perfect for those looking for hands-on learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full study support for ACCA or AAT

Supportive mentoring

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• AAT qualified or studying, or looking to study ACCA or AAT - full study support provided.
• 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

• Prepare year-end accounts for a wide range of clients.
• Prepare corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Handle bookkeeping, VAT, and CIS returns.
• Liaise with clients to obtain records and provide updates.
• Support bookkeeping and tax teams with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Experience within an accountancy practice

Strong communication skills

Understanding of bookkeeping and VAT principles

Confident using accounting software and Excel

Proactive approach to learning

Flexible, team-focused attitude

Education

AAT qualified or studying

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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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