Assistant Accountant

Puro Associates; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training support (AAT/ICAEW)

Paid study leave

Pension

Parking

Canteen and refreshments

Job summary

Puro Associates are delighted to be working with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Jarrow who are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to develop their career within practice, handling self-assessment and corporation tax returns, accounts preparation, and general practice work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing self-assessment and/or corporation tax returns.
• Experience with accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• Qualification in accounting or studying towards one.
• Strong attention to detail and client communication.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare self-assessment tax returns for individuals.
• Prepare corporation tax returns for limited companies.
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and support bookkeeping activities.
• Assist with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial information.
• Respond to client queries and provide day-to-day support.
• Ensure work is completed accurately within deadlines.
• Support senior team members across a varied client portfolio.

Skills

Experience in practice

Self-assessment tax returns

Corporation tax returns

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Communication skills

Deadline management

Proactive learning

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Accountancy Practice

Location: Jarrow

Salary: £25,000 – £40,000

Office-based

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £25,000 and £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Employer-supported professional training, including AAT and ICAEW qualifications
• Paid study leave
• Workplace pension scheme
• Friendly and collaborative team environment
• On-site or nearby parking
• Staff canteen, drinks and light refreshments
• Varied portfolio of individual and business clients
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

Puro Associates are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Jarrow who are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to develop their career within practice. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to both self-assessment and corporation tax returns, alongside accounts preparation and general practice work. The firm is open to candidates with different levels of experience and qualifications, but is ideally looking for someone with at least a couple of years' experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll support the wider accounts team in delivering a high-quality service to a diverse range of clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing self-assessment tax returns for individual clients
• Preparing corporation tax returns for limited companies
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting bookkeeping activities
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate accounting records
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain relevant financial information
• Responding to client queries and providing day-to-day support
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Supporting senior members of the team across a varied client portfolio

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience working within an accountancy practice who is keen to continue developing their career. You'll ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment
• Experience preparing self-assessment and/or corporation tax returns
• Experience with accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT
• A relevant accounting qualification or be studying towards one, although qualification level is flexible
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

The firm is open to candidates at different stages of their career, so whether you're AAT qualified, studying towards further qualifications, part-qualified or qualified by experience, your application will be considered. Most importantly, you'll be someone with solid practical experience who enjoys working within practice, takes pride in producing accurate work and is keen to build a long-term career within a supportive accountancy firm. If you're an experienced accounts professional looking for your next opportunity in Jarrow, we'd love to hear from you.