Assistant Accountant

Tpf Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relaxed working environment

Study support

Flexible working arrangements

Full or part-time hours

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a small, relaxed and extremely friendly firm of chartered accountants in West Malling with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive practice that provides a genuinely enjoyable working environment.

The role offers exposure to accounts, tax and general practice work, with flexible hours and the possibility of full time or part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping, VAT and taxation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Friendly, positive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Prepare accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Perform bookkeeping and management accounts.
• Assist with general client queries and ad hoc advisory work.
• As you gain experience, take on more responsibility and client interaction.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Taxation knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Job description

Assistant Accountant TPF Recruitment Kent, KEN, gb

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a small, relaxed and extremely friendly firm of chartered accountants in West Malling with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive practice that provides a genuinely enjoyable working environment. The firm works with a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses across Kent and offers excellent exposure to accounts, tax and general practice work.

The position can be tailored around the successful candidate’s experience and aspirations. You will receive plenty of support and the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while progressing within the practice.

Responsibilities

You will support the preparation of:

• Statutory accounts for limited companies
• Accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Personal tax returns
• VAT returns
• Bookkeeping and management accounts
• Supporting with general client queries and ad hoc advisory work

As your experience develops, you will be given greater responsibility for managing assignments and building relationships with clients.

Requirements

You may be studying towards the AAT qualification, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for owner managed businesses
• A good understanding of bookkeeping, VAT and taxation
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A friendly, positive and professional approach

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A relaxed and friendly working environment
• Study support, if required
• Flexible working arrangements
• Full time or part time hours considered
• A varied and interesting client portfolio

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trainee Accountant, Assistant Accountant or Semi Senior Accountant who is looking to join a smaller practice where they will be valued, supported and given the opportunity to progress.