Accounts & Tax Assistant

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Shrewsbury is seeking an Accounts and Tax Assistant to support the firm with account preparation, tax returns, and bookkeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in tax/accounting and strong communication skills. The role offers company benefits including a pension and health program.

Benefits

Company pension

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax/accounting required.
• Proficiency in accounting software preferred.
• GCSE or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders and complete self-assessment tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Support the preparation of accounts for limited companies.
• Carry out bookkeeping duties for key clients.
• Act as a point of contact with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with clients.

Skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent teamwork abilities

High level of attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

Minimum 2 years’ experience in tax/accounting

Education

AAT qualification

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Dext

TaxCalc

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Shrewsbury for an Accounts and Tax Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support the firm by preparing accounts, handling tax returns, performing bookkeeping tasks, and maintaining effective client communication, helping drive the ongoing growth and success of our practice.

Duties include:

• Prepare accounts for sole traders and complete self-assessment tax returns
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Support the preparation of accounts for limited companies
• Carry out bookkeeping duties for key clients
• Act as a point of contact with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ensure timely and professional communication with clients, addressing enquiries efficiently

About you:

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork abilities
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in tax/accounting

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, or TaxCalc
• AAT qualification
• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Company Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health and wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Interested?

Please call Taylor Butterfield or Megan Lancaster on 01952 525252.