Practice Accounts Assistant

Travail Employment Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy practice in Wellingborough is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support bookkeeping, VAT returns, and year-end accounts preparations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice and be AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified. This role offers a salary of up to £30k, negotiable for the right fit, and a friendly working environment with office hours from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

On-site parking

Christmas shut down

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in an accountancy practice is required.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using cloud-based accounting software.
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.

Skills

Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles

Knowledge of VAT and basic tax

Education

AAT, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive and fast-paced practice environment.

This independent dynamic Accountancy Practice that works with local businesses (limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships) are looking for a new Accounts/ Accountant/ Accounts Assistant team member who ideally has a minimum of 1-3 years working within another UK Accountancy practice.

You will ideally be :
AAT, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
Have a Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, VAT, and basic tax

In return this Accountancy Practice offers a friendly, supportive family feel environment. A basic Salary of up to £30k ( this can be negotiable for the right candidate) Monday to Friday office based hours of 09.00 - 17.00 (1 hour lunch) with on site parking, Xmas shut down.

In this client-facing role, you'll be responsible for Bookkeeping preparation,VAT returns ,Year-end accounts and Tax returns.

Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using cloud-based accounting software.
* Prepare VAT returns and management accounts.
* Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
* Assist with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
* Liaise with clients regarding queries, information requests, and filing deadlines.
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and tax legislation
* Assist in the on boarding of new clients and gathering required documentation.
* Work collaboratively with team members to meet client deadlines and internal quality standards.

If you feel you have the right background and skills for this Practice Accounts Assistant please apply today as we are looking to fill this role urgently.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.