Assistant Accountant -not just a number, independent firm, salary competitive to reflect experience

Reed; Sandy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive environment

Career development

Broad client exposure

Long-term stability

Job summary

Reed Practice is partnering with a long-established Chartered Accountants firm to recruit an Assistant Accountant. You will support a diverse client portfolio with year-end and management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping using cloud-based software.

We seek candidates with an AAT qualification or qualified by experience, plus experience in an accountancy practice and FRS 102/105. A proactive, client-focused approach and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or qualified by experience.
• Experience in accountancy practice working to FRS 102,105.
• Experience managing bookkeeping for multiple entities within a finance environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end accounts and ensure client records are accurate and complete.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, payments and journals.
• Complete bank, credit card and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Maintain client records using cloud-based accounting software.
• Liaise with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries and obtain financial information.
• Process payroll and pension submissions (desirable but not essential).

Education

AAT qualification or qualified by experience

Experience in accountancy practice (FRS 102/105)

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and client-focused

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

Reed Practice is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected and long-established firm of Chartered Accountants with an excellent reputation across the region.

For almost 60 years, from their office which is commutable easily from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, the firm has built strong and lasting relationships with a diverse client base ranging from local businesses to national and international organisations. Due to continued growth and an expanding client portfolio, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-based professional seeking a varied role within a stable and successful firm that genuinely values its people.

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of clients, with responsibilities including:

• Support year-end accounts and ensuring client records are accurate and complete.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, receipts, payments and journals.
• Completing bank, credit card and control account reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Maintaining client records using cloud-based accounting software.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries and obtain financial information.
• Processing payroll and pension submissions (desirable but not essential).

About You

We invite those with the following experience to apply

• AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice working to FRS 102,105(essential).
• Alternatively, experience managing bookkeeping for multiple entities within a finance environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• Salary to reflect your experience and calibre - apply to enquire
• Join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Varied role with exposure to a broad client portfolio.
• Long-term career stability and development opportunities.