Audit & Accounts Assistant — Study Support, Hybrid Role

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

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.