Assistant Accountant - Must have Practice Exp

Office Angles UK; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join a friendly team in Long Eaton. This full-time, permanent role offers comprehensive AAT/ACCA/ACA study support, exposure to diverse clients, and a clear pathway for career progression. Ideal for someone with experience in practice, this position includes key responsibilities in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and accounts production.

Benefits

Full study support towards AAT, ACCA or ACA

Company pension scheme

Clear pathway for career progression

Supportive and professional team environment

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in practice.
• Passion for accountancy and desire for career development.
• Ability to handle various accounting tasks including tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile bank statements and ledgers.
• Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements and VAT returns.
• Support in personal and corporate tax compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data Processing

VAT Preparation

Personal Tax Compliance

Corporate Tax Compliance

Education

AAT, ACCA or ACA qualifications

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Must have Practice Exp

Assistant Accountant - Must be from Practice

Location: Long Eaton
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Study Support: Provided (AAT/ACCA/ACA)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Accountant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about accountancy and eager to develop their career in a supportive and structured environment. You will benefit from comprehensive in-house training and a full study support package as you work toward your professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Data Processing

• Processing and reconciling bank statements, sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers.
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns.
• Maintaining accurate and current financial records for clients.
• Responding to client queries related to bookkeeping.

Accounts Production

• Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Assisting with year-end procedures alongside senior accountants.
• Preparing working papers and supporting documentation.

Personal Tax

• Assisting in the preparation of Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Gaining insight into various income streams, expenses, and tax reliefs.
• Organising and reviewing client tax data.
• Understanding basic compliance for personal taxation.

Corporate Tax

• Supporting the creation of corporation tax computations and returns.
• Learning about corporate tax compliance requirements.
• Conducting research into tax legislation and HMRC guidance.

What We Offer

• Full study support towards AAT, ACCA or ACA qualifications.
• Exposure to a broad and diverse client base.
• A clear pathway for career progression within the firm.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive, friendly, and professional team environment.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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