Assistant Accountant - Practice

A&P Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Greater London is seeking an experienced assistant accountant to support the Accounts Manager by preparing annual accounts and self-assessment tax returns. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in a practice environment and may be part-qualified ACCA or fully qualified AAT (level 4). This role offers a competitive salary range of £28,000 to £35,000 based on experience, within a friendly and professional setting.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience preparing annual accounts and self-assessment tax returns.
• Experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Familiarity with client accounting systems and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounts Manager with client annual account preparation.
• Prepare Corporation Tax returns.
• Manage relationships with clients.

Skills

Preparation for quarterly / end-of-year accounts

Client relationship management

Use of VT Software

Education

Part-qualified ACCA or fully qualified AAT (level 4)

Job description

Our client, a highly established Accountancy Practice in North London, is looking to recruit an experienced assistant accountant to assist the Accounts Manager and progress within this friendly but highly professional, forward‑thinking organisation. The suitable candidate will have at least two years’ experience mainly preparing annual accounts and self‑assessment tax returns and may be part‑qualified ACCA or a fully qualified AAT (level 4).

Key Experience

• Part-qualified accountant or fully qualified AAT (level 4).
• 2+ years’ experience working in a practice.
• Preparation for quarterly / end-of-year accounts for sole traders, partnerships, small limited companies and LLPs.

The Role

• Assist the Accounts Manager with client annual account preparation for sole traders, small limited companies, partnerships and LLPs using a variety of systems and spreadsheets.
• Update client accounting systems with end‑of‑year adjustments.
• Prepare Corporation Tax returns.
• Prepare Self‑assessment tax returns for individuals and partnerships.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage relationships with clients.
• Use VT Software.

Hours & Salary

Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm.

Salary: £28 000–£35 000, depending on experience and previous earnings.