Management Accounts Assistant

Talent Finder; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Weybridge seeks an experienced Management Accounts Assistant to manage client accounts, prepare VAT returns, and handle bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the field, be AAT qualified, and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary of £27,000 – £32,000, flexible work hours, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Healthcare plan

1-day WFH per week

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accountancy.
• Confident with VAT returns and management accounts.
• Good knowledge of UK VAT rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process foreign currency transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

AAT qualified

Bookkeeping/accountancy practice experience

VAT returns preparation

Double-entry bookkeeping

Proficiency in Xero

Strong Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communication

Self-managing

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Job description

Overview

Management Accounts Assistant | Weybridge | Full Time | £27,000 – £32,000 DOE

Our client, established in 1925, offers more than most mid-sized accountancy firms. They combine the service and expertise you would expect from a large organisation with the approachability and personal involvement of a mid-sized practice.

They are seeking an experienced Management Accounts Assistant with a background in accountancy practice, used to working across multiple clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, client interaction, and being part of a collaborative team.

Are you the right person for the job?

• AAT qualified (ACCA part-qualified or QBE also considered)
• At least 3 years’ bookkeeping/accountancy practice experience working across multiple clients
• Confident in preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and management accounting principles
• Proficiency in Xero and QuickBooks Online (Sage experience is an advantage)
• Good understanding of UK VAT rules; foreign currency and cross-border VAT knowledge desirable (training can be provided)
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and functions
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and presentational skills
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients at different levels of accounting knowledge
• Self-managing with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

What will your role look like?

• Maintain bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, including sales and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, expenses, credit cards and intercompany transactions
• Process foreign currency transactions and reconcile multi-currency bank accounts
• Provide client services such as raising sales invoices, credit control and handling supplier/employee payments
• Prepare management accounts tailored to client needs, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for UK and Non-UK transactions, ensuring compliance with current rules
• Assist with VAT registrations, deregistration, and ad hoc client queries
• Liaise with clients regularly, providing support, advice and resolving queries
• Use cloud-based accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.) and AI tools such as Hubdoc or Dext
• Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and ensure work is completed to a high standard and on schedule

What can you expect in return?

• Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 DOE
• Core hours 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (flexible working available after probation, e.g. 8–4:30 or 10–6:30)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare plan, online GP support and employee discount portal
• 1-day WFH per week after 3 months
• Supportive and collaborative team of 6 with cross-departmental working
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What’s next?

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