Assistant Accountant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Study support

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Exposure to varied portfolio ofclients

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established Accountancy Practice. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, development of technical knowledge, and a supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will assist with statutory and management accounts, VAT compliance, and basic tax computations, while liaising with clients to resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice or similar finance role.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or studying towards AAT/ACA/ACCA.
• Knowledge of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Support preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Carry out bookkeeping with purchase/sales ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records for a client portfolio.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Client-focused

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Looking for a role where you can build your skills and take your accountancy career further?

We are recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join our Client in their established and growing Accountancy Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous practice experience to gain exposure to a varied client portfolio, develop their technical knowledge and progress within a supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring submissions meet deadlines
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping duties, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries
• Supporting month-end processes and other accounting duties as required
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with relevant accounting regulations
• Working closely with senior accountants to develop your technical skills and knowledge

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice or a similar finance role
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA
• Basic knowledge of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• A willingness to learn and develop within a practice environment
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Benefits on Offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Study support and assistance with professional qualifications, where applicable
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Supportive working environment
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients

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We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.