Audit & Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Fareham is seeking an Audit & Accounts Assistant to support audit and accounts teams for a mixed client portfolio, both on site and at client premises. You will examine financial statements, prepare accounts, and assist with corporation tax and personal tax returns.

The role emphasises development within a professional environment, with flexi-time, free parking, and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years UK audit and accounts experience in practice.
• AAT Level 4 qualification or working towards it.
• Graduate or college leaver with accounting/finance background also suitable.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit and accounts departments with audit assignments for a mixed client portfolio, on site and at client premises.
• Examine financial statements and prepare accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.

Skills

UK audit experience

Accounts preparation

Education

AAT Level 4 (or working towards)

Accounting/finance degree or equivalent

Tools

Xero

CCH

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client, an established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an Audit & Accounts Assistant to join their team in Fareham.

This role will involve assisting the audit and accounts departments with audit assignments for a mixed portfolio of clients both on site and at client premises, examining financial statements, preparing accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.

A good working knowledge of software such as Xero, CCH, Sage & QuickBooks would be an advantage.

You will ideally have at least 1-2 years UK audit and accounts experience in practice and preferably be AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards this. The position would also possibly suit a graduate or college leaver with a relevant accounting/finance qualification or degree.

The role is office based and the firm offer excellent benefits and prospects, flexi-time and also have free parking. This position also provides a valuable platform for career development in accountancy, offering exposure to a broad range of financial activities within a professional environment.