Assistant Accountant (Practice)

Beyond Talent Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Talent Solutions Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for their Retford team. The successful candidate may be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, with a genuine desire to develop within practice and service a diverse client portfolio.

You will work alongside experienced staff, gaining exposure to accounts preparation, VAT, management accounts, and bookkeeping, with ongoing development and clear progression routes.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is desirable.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Experience using accounting software would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts preparation and management accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Handle VAT returns and bookkeeping tasks with accuracy.
• Assist with general accountancy services and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Beyond Talent are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing Accountancy Practice who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and supportive team based in Retford. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified accountant or someone part-qualified through ACA or ACCA, looking to develop their career within practice and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients.

Profile & Requirements

• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is desirable.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Experience using accounting software would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients.
• A proactive approach with a genuine desire to learn and progress within accountancy.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to accounts preparation, management accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and general accountancy services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to progress their career within a supportive practice environment, with ongoing development and genuine opportunities for future progression.