Client-Focused Outsourced Accounting Assistant

Asset Workforce; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in South Buckinghamshire is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Services Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing management accounts and VAT returns, ensuring high standards of client service. Strong experience in accounting, proficiency with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, and the ability to work independently are essential. Join a dynamic, supportive team that values professional development and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi-time working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Company social events

Wellbeing afternoons

Development/progression plans

Dynamic office environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience within the accounting field, ideally in practice.
• Proficient with cloud-based bookkeeping software.
• Familiar with HMRC MTD for VAT requirements.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Full UK Right to Work is mandatory.
• Strong IT literacy in Microsoft Packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts for clients.
• Post sales, purchases, bank, and journal entries.
• Prepare and reconcile control accounts for reports.
• Assist in VAT return preparations and highlight unusual items.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT jobs carried out by others.
• Communicate with clients to answer queries.

Skills

Cloud-based bookkeeping software proficiency

Client communication

VAT return preparation

Management accounts preparation

Independence

IT literate in Microsoft Packages

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

A leading accounting firm in South Buckinghamshire is seeking an Outsourced Accounting Services Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing management accounts and VAT returns, ensuring high standards of client service. Strong experience in accounting, proficiency with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, and the ability to work independently are essential. Join a dynamic, supportive team that values professional development and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.