Assistant Accountant - Accounts Practice

Executive Talent Solutions; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Talent Solutions is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established and friendly accountancy practice near Colchester, Essex. The role involves handling a varied client portfolio and developing your career within the team.

You will work closely with the accounts team on bookkeeping, VAT returns, and year-end processes, gaining exposure to multiple client sectors and regulatory tasks as you progress.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' relevant accountancy experience in a practice or similar environment.
• AAT qualified or nearing completion of their AAT qualification.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Bookkeeping and maintenance of client accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end accounts and tax work.
• Process journals and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Liaise with clients and respond to accounting queries.
• Support senior team members with client assignments.

Skills

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Independent worker

Team player

Education

AAT qualification

Near completion of AAT

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An established and friendly accountancy practice based near to Colchester Essex is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounts professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive practice environment and gain further exposure to a varied portfolio of clients.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the wider accounts team and be responsible for a range of accounting and bookkeeping duties for a diverse client base. Your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Bookkeeping and maintenance of client accounts
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations
• Assisting with year-end accounts and tax work
Processing journals and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Liaising with clients and responding to accounting queries
• Supporting senior members of the team with a variety of client assignments

We are looking for someone with 3-4 years' relevant accountancy experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Be AAT qualified or nearing completion of their AAT qualification
• Have 3-4 years' experience in an accounts environment
• Ideally have previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Have a good understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Be confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Have good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Be comfortable communicating with clients
• Be able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team
• Have a genuine interest in developing their career within practice

This role can offer:

• A friendly and supportive accountancy practice environment
• Varied work across an interesting client portfolio
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Support towards completing professional qualifications where appropriate
• A role offering increasing responsibility as your experience develops