Assistant Accountant

Dunwall; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Study support & professional dev.

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Company share scheme

Free parking

Eye care support

Bonuses (performance/referral)

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Dunwall Associates is partnering with a growing Kingswinford accountancy practice to recruit an Assistant Accountant. You will work across bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT and payroll, supporting SME clients and developing technical knowledge in a collaborative, career-minded environment.

The role offers a 35-hour week, strong study support, and a pathway for long-term progression, in a people-focused firm with flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA.
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping experience.
• Experience preparing accounts and VAT returns.
• Payroll and CIS experience.
• Familiar with cloud accounting tools (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Assist with sole trader, partnership and company accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns per HMRC requirements.
• Support payroll and CIS administration.
• Respond to client queries with high service levels.
• Meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.
• Provide general client support as needed.

Skills

AAT Level 4 / ACCA (part)

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT returns

Payroll & CIS

Cloud accounting software

Excel & MS 365

Organisation & detail

Time management

Client service mindset

Education

AAT Level 4

ACCA partial qualification

Practice bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

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

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 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.