Assistant Accountant

Aspire JOBS Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Bournemouth is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team. The role involves accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and providing tax advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting practices or strong industry experience, with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers 20 days of holiday and a trust-based working environment with some flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

20 days holiday + extra during Christmas shutdown

off-road parking

cashback plan

regular paid social events

pension

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of VAT and Taxation Advice.
• Prior experience within a practice environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Production of quarterly management accounts.
• Bookkeeping, VAT Returns and MTD.
• Providing assistance to clients with cloud accounting.

Skills

Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping

Knowledge of VAT and Taxation Advice

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Good IT Skills (Excel, Sage Line 50, Quickbooks, Sage Payroll)

Ability to work towards strict deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Location

Bournemouth

Salary

£28-£35k DOE + overtime

Hours

9am-5pm Mon-Fri – some WFH after probation.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday + extra during Christmas shutdown
• off‑road parking
• cashback plan
• regular paid social events in work hours
• pension

About the Practice

We are working with our client who are a well established accountancy practice. Due to growth they are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small friendly team.

Their tailored range of services addresses clients in retail, hospitality, engineering, manufacturing, trades, construction. Their proactive approach ensures clients are up-to-date with changing regulations and legislation, and helps them achieve their business goals while looking at ways to be more tax efficient.

Ideal Candidate

Experience from within practice is preferred but we consider strong industry experience. This role is not suited for someone with only purchase or sales ledger experience.

Culture & Working Style

Trust-based environment, no micromanagement. Use initiative, think for yourself, manage workload, work as team member, help others. Fun, friendly, work hard when needed. Experience of timed hourly deadlines is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT and Taxation Advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have good IT Skills with knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Excel, Sage Line 50, Quickbooks, Sage Payroll.
• Organised and Self‑Motivated individual who can prioritise tasks required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work towards strict deadlines, and manage their workloads accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior experience within a practice environment is preferred, however software specific training may be provided.

Responsibilities

You will be working within a team of accountants and tax professionals providing excellent customer service to a growing portfolio of clients.

The duties & responsibilities you will undertake are:

• Accounts Preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Production of quarterly management accounts
• Bookkeeping, VAT Returns and MTD
• Providing assistance to clients with cloud accounting
• Other ad-hoc projects and support for the Manager