Part time Assistant Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Assistant Accountant to join their supportive team in Folkestone. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse client base, handling accounts, tax, bookkeeping, and VAT returns. With a strong reputation for quality service and low staff turnover, this firm fosters professional growth and development. You'll be integral in maintaining high service standards while building lasting client relationships. If you're looking to enhance your accounting skills in a stable, long-term position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying is preferred.
• 3-5 years of client-facing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and draft tax computations for clients.
• Manage bookkeeping and VAT returns for various clients.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Tax computations

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying

3-5 years experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Kashflow

Job description

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Part time Assistant Accountant, Folkestone

Client:

TPF Recruitment

Location:

Folkestone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

41c72247adde

Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Part time Assistant Accountant to join a fantastic accountancy practice based near Folkestone. You will be responsible for accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT returns for a varied client base across Kent and the South-East. You will carve a key role here, adding value to clients and building relationships, within a growing team and firm.

This very successful firm of chartered accountants, based near Folkestone has developed a strong reputation for delivering quality services, along with building strong relationships with its varied client base. The firm offers a very supportive and team-focused environment, reflected by a very low staff turnover and long-serving staff.

This is a stable, long-term position offering the candidate an opportunity to settle into a well-defined role. The role provides ample exposure to all areas of accounting and bookkeeping and the opportunity to develop your technical skills. The primary focus will be on maintaining a consistent, high-quality level of service for clients.

• Prepare accounts from client records using a variety of software.
• Draft basic tax computations and complete personal tax returns.
• Prepare monthly bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns where appropriate.
• Deal with initial queries on accounts and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Support the partners with ad hoc project work.

Requirements

• You may be AAT studying, qualified, or qualified by experience.
• You will have anything from 3 - 5 years + experience within a client-facing capacity.
• Experience of software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Kashflow etc. would be advantageous.
• £25,000 - £32,000 FTE dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
• 3 or 4 days a week.

Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation.