Hybrid AAT Assistant Accountant — Accounts & Tax

Curtis Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Medical cash plan

Death in service

Enhanced maternity

Voluntary benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment is seeking an AAT Assistant Accountant for a successful accountancy practice in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with at least two years' accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.

You will join the Corporate Team, supporting clients with statutory accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. The firm offers a good benefits package and a flexible hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• AAT level 4 qualified.
• At least two years' accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.
• Good general IT skills and experience with using cloud accounting software such as Xero.
• UK tax experience and knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Be positive, organised and analytical.
• Live within an easy commute of Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and unincorporated accounts for clients and complete corporation tax and partnership business tax returns and computations to deadlines.
• Assist the Department Managers as required.
• Identify points for manager or partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
• Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client or HMRC
• Liaise proactively with client to obtain relevant information for their accounts, ensuring attention to detail
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets and record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
• Assist clients with ad hoc bookkeeping queries and other business-related matters as required

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Positive attitude

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Xero

Job description

Curtis Recruitment is seeking an AAT Assistant Accountant for a successful accountancy practice in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with at least two years' accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.

You will join the Corporate Team, supporting clients with statutory accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. The firm offers a good benefits package and a flexible hybrid working policy.