Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant for our Hornchurch office in Essex. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working with two days from home and a varied portfolio across sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

You will support senior team members with accounts preparation, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and basic payroll; you’ll also gain exposure to tax and client management responsibilities in a cooperative practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience.
• Knowledge of Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Good client-facing communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Process and review bookkeeping records and management accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support clients with cloud accounting software and MTD requirements.
• Liaise with clients to obtain records, resolve queries and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax return preparation.
• Support payroll processing, including auto-enrolment and RTI submissions.
• Onboard new clients and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

IRIS

QuickBooks

Sage

FreeAgent

Payroll software

Job description

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Hornchurch, Essex

Full Time Permanent

Hybrid Working Available (2 Days from Home)

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within practice, working with a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across a range of sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will support senior team members with the preparation of accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and general practice duties. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to payroll, tax and client management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Processing and reviewing bookkeeping records and management accounts
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software and MTD requirements
• Liaising with clients to obtain records, resolve queries and provide ongoing support
• Assisting with personal and corporate tax return preparation
• Supporting payroll processing, including auto-enrolment and RTI submissions
• Onboarding new clients and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience
• Working knowledge of IRIS, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and payroll software
• Good understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Company pension scheme