Corporate Accounts Assistant

Clear IT Recruitment; Clays End; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Corporate Accounts Assistant to join their Paulton accounts team. This role offers a flexible part-time or full-time position with responsibilities including preparing company accounts and assisting with tax returns. Candidates should have AAT Level 3/4 or be ACCA/ACA part-qualified, with strong IT skills, preferably in Xero. The position allows for hybrid working options after probation and supports professional qualification.

Benefits

Study package fully funded for AAT/ACCA/ACA qualifications

Holiday: 23 days plus flexible bank holidays

Dedicated Wellbeing Day

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Cash Plan

Pension & Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Rewards and recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience preparing company accounts using accounting software.
• Knowledge of VAT and LLP accounts is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review small company accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Assist with drafting more complex accounts for senior review.
• Support bookkeeping and updating client records in Xero.
• Manage own workload and contribute as a flexible team player.

Skills

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Ability to learn new software quickly

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified

Degree (minimum 2:1) or at least 3 A-levels (A, B, B)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Corporate Accounts Assistant to join our Paulton accounts team. This role can be part-time (18-22 hours per week) or full-time and offers the opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio, gain hands-on accounts experience, and receive full support to pursue professional qualifications. Hybrid and flexible working options are available after probation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review small company accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Assist with drafting more complex accounts for senior review.
• Prepare dormant accounts to meet deadlines.
• Support bookkeeping and updating of client records in Xero.
• Assist UK and US tax teams with corporate client information.
• Basic dividend planning and drafting of basic partnership and non-resident company tax returns under guidance.
• Manage own workload and contribute as a flexible team player.

Candidate Requirements

• AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified.
• Experience preparing company accounts using accounting software.
• Degree (minimum 2:1) or at least 3 A-levels (A, B, B) preferred.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and professional approach.
• Knowledge of VAT, LLP accounts, international clients, or Xero is desirable but not essential.

Employment Details

• Part-time (preferred) or full-time permanent role.
• Core hours 9:00am-2:30pm for part-time; flexible around 10am-4pm.
• Hybrid working: three days in-office, two days remote after probation.

Benefits

• Study package fully funded to pursue AAT/ACCA/ACA qualifications.
• Holiday: 23 days plus flexible bank holidays, holiday trading, and additional holiday with service.
• Dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and MYNDUP wellbeing platform.
• Rewards, Health Cash Plan, Pension & Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Cycle to Work, client/employee referral bonuses.
• Death in Service Life Assurance and enhanced family leave policies.
• ERIC recognition awards, long service awards, and regular employee events.

Please contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited if you have any questions or wish to apply.

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