Assistant Accountant

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Billericay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm in Billericay is looking for a tech-savvy accountant to join their team. This role involves using cloud software, preparing accounts, and assisting clients with software migration. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accounting practice and be adept in tools like Xero. The firm offers a competitive salary, study arrangements, and advanced software training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent study arrangements

Advanced software training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a practice required.
• Adept with cloud software and third-party app integration.
• Knowledge of Iris software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client operations in cloud software.
• Assist new clients with software migration.
• Prepare management and statutory accounts.
• Draft tax computations and liaise with HMRC.

Skills

Advanced bookkeeping software skills

Software integration

Client support

Tools

Xero

Iris Accountancy software

Receipt Bank

Job description

Overview

Armstrong Knight are proud to be working with a forward thinking Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers who are seeking a tech‑savvy accountant to join their growing team. They offer a competitive salary (subject to skills and experience), excellent study arrangements and advanced software training. The practice is a single location with a strong reputation, providing a full range of accounting and business advisory services to corporates, owner‑managed businesses and private clients across the South East of England.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client operations cloud software, predominately Xero.
• Assist new clients with software migration.
• Support clients and the team with advanced automation and third‑party app integration.
• Prepare management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Draft tax computations.
• Liaise with HMRC as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a practice.
• Advanced user of bookkeeping software (predominately Xero and Receipt Bank).
• Adept with third‑party apps and software integration.
• Knowledge of Iris Accountancy software would be an advantage but is not essential.

How to apply

Contact: 01702 567 302