Audit & Accounts Assistant

Headstar; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support package

25 days holiday

Hybrid/remote working opportunities

Free parking

Regular charity initiatives and team activities

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Headstar in Leeds is looking for an Audit & Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. The role involves supporting audit assignments, preparing year-end accounts, and drafting corporation tax computations. This position offers full study support, clear progression opportunities, and additional benefits such as 25 days of holiday and hybrid working options.

The ideal candidate should be studying ACA/ACCA/AAT, have at least 12 months’ experience in practice, and possess familiarity with software like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience within accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts is essential.
• Audit exposure beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting statutory audit assignments as part of a wider audit team.
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts under FRS102 and FRS105.
• Drafting corporation tax computations.
• Assisting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud-based software.
• Supporting occasional ad-hoc projects including valuations, tax planning, and due diligence work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative attitude

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Currently studying ACA, ACCA, or AAT

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Audit & Accounts Assistant | £20,000 - £29,000 | Leeds | Study Support

Are you early on in your practice career and looking to join a firm where you'll genuinely be supported, developed, and given exposure to a broad range of work?

If you're someone who enjoys variety, wants to continue developing technically, and values being part of a friendly and collaborative team, this could be a great opportunity.

We're partnering with a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds that is continuing to grow following another successful year.

With a strong reputation across audit, accounts, tax, and advisory work, they're now looking to bring in an Audit & Accounts Assistant to strengthen their existing team.

The Role

You’ll work closely with managers and senior team members across a broad range of audit and accounts assignments.

• Audit Work: Supporting statutory audit assignments as part of a wider audit team
• Accounts Preparation: Preparing year-end statutory accounts under FRS102 and FRS105
• Corporation Tax: Drafting corporation tax computations
• Client Support: Assisting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud-based software
• Advisory Exposure: Supporting occasional ad-hoc projects including valuations, tax planning, and due diligence work

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue building their practice career within a supportive and technically strong environment.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally studying ACA, ACCA, or AAT
• At least 12 months’ experience within accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts is essential
• Audit exposure beneficial but not essential
• Familiar with software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Someone proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working as part of a team

Why Join?

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team with a strong mentoring culture, comprehensive study support, and clear progression opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• Full study support package
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid/remote working opportunities
• Free parking and strong transport links
• Friendly, social culture with regular charity initiatives and team activities
• Clear progression opportunities with a promote-from-within culture

Location: Leeds
Salary: £20,000 - £29,000 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Full-time with hybrid flexibility
Start: ASAP

If you’re looking for a role where you can continue developing your practice career in a supportive environment, hit apply.