Assistant Accountant - Study Support, Growth & Clients

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Study support

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Exposure to varied portfolio ofclients

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established Accountancy Practice. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, development of technical knowledge, and a supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will assist with statutory and management accounts, VAT compliance, and basic tax computations, while liaising with clients to resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice or similar finance role.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or studying towards AAT/ACA/ACCA.
• Knowledge of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Support preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Carry out bookkeeping with purchase/sales ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records for a client portfolio.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Client-focused

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established Accountancy Practice. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, development of technical knowledge, and a supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will assist with statutory and management accounts, VAT compliance, and basic tax computations, while liaising with clients to resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met.