Assistant Accountant

Dunwall; Kinver; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Annual Leave 28 days + BH

Sick pay

Study support

Life assurance

Pension contributions

EAP

Share scheme

Free parking

Eye care

Bonuses

Career progression

Job summary

Dunwall Associates, partnering with a growing Kingswinford practice, seeks an Assistant Accountant to join a client-focused team. You’ll handle bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT and payroll across SME clients, with ongoing training and development.

Join a collaborative, long-term career path in a supportive environment, emphasising professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and ledger reconciliations
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Assisting with preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts
• Completing VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
• Preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals and sole traders
• Supporting payroll and CIS administration
• Responding to client queries with high levels of service
• Ensuring work is completed accurately within deadlines
• Providing general administrative and client support as required

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Time management

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Part-qualified ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Location : Office based role - Kingswinford

Salary : Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

Contract : Full time, Permanent

What's in it for You

• 35-hour working week
• Up to 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company sick pay scheme
• Study support and ongoing professional development
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company share scheme
• Free parking
• Eye care support
• Performance, referral and recruitment bonuses
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Dunwall Associates are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and growing accountancy practice in Kingswinford to recruit an Assistant Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to further develop their technical knowledge and build a long-term career within a supportive, people-focused organisation. Working with a broad portfolio of SME clients, you'll gain exposure to bookkeeping, management accounts, year-end accounts, VAT, personal tax and payroll, while benefiting from ongoing training and professional development.

Our client is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer and prides itself on creating an environment where employees can develop their careers whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll work closely with Client Managers and become a key point of contact for a diverse portfolio of clients. The role offers excellent variety and the chance to gain experience across multiple aspects of accountancy and taxation.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and completing ledger reconciliations
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts
• Completing VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements
• Preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals and sole traders
• Supporting payroll and CIS administration
• Responding to client queries and providing high levels of customer service
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Providing general administrative and client support as required

About You

• AAT Level 4 qualification, be part-qualified ACCA, or have significant bookkeeping/accountancy experience gained within practice
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping skills
• Experience preparing accounts and VAT returns
• Working knowledge of personal tax returns
• Payroll and CIS experience
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage your workload and prioritise deadlines effectively
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to deliver exceptional client service

Why Apply

This role represents an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business that genuinely invests in its people.

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your accounting career or continue your professional studies in a supportive environment, this position offers both challenge and development.