Assistant Accountant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Paddock Wood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a small accountancy practice in Paddock Wood. The role involves preparing accounts for various clients and maintaining accuracy in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in accountancy and be at least Level 3 AAT Qualified. Benefits include 28 days holiday and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension

Parking

Training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience within an accountancy practice.
• At least Level 3 AAT Qualified.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for various entity types to a review-ready level.
• Provide clients with year-end adjustments and support on tax returns.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns.

Skills

Accounting experience

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 AAT Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Iris

Job description

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Assistant Accountant
£35,000 – £40,000 – Paddock Wood – Immediate Start
Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Temp-to-Perm

KHR are partnering with a small, independent high street accountancy practice that’s been supporting SMEs across Kent, Sussex, and London for over 35 years. They’re on the lookout for an Assistant Accountant to join their family-feel team in Paddock Wood, Kent.

Position Overview

As a Qualified Accountant, you will play a crucial role in preparing accounts for a diverse range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and Companies. Your expertise will ensure that accounts are accurate and review-ready, contributing to the practice’s commitment to delivering exceptional financial services to their valued client base.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from client records for various entity types to a review-ready level
• Obtain explanations and information from clients to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide clients with year‑end adjustments and assist Directors with tagged accounts for Corporation tax returns
• Offer bookkeeping advice and support to clients
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns
• Support other team members to ensure seamless service delivery

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience within an accountancy practice environment
• At least Level 3 AAT Qualified
• Accurate data entry skills and excellent computer proficiency
• Strong communication skills, numerical accuracy, and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and Iris (advantageous)

Benefits include 28 days holiday, pension, parking, training and development.

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