Senior Accounts Assistant | Practice Accountant (IRIS/QB)

Kellan Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellan Group is seeking an Accountant/Senior Accounts Assistant to join a small but busy practice. The role covers accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and client support in a hands-on, varied environment.

The ideal candidate has prior accountancy practice exposure and is comfortable working across multiple duties, including IRIS and QuickBooks usage, with a focus on accurate, timely financials for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Previous accountancy practice experience.
• Experience working across a variety of accounting duties.
• Practical experience with IRIS and QuickBooks.
• Good bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills.
• Experience with VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year‑end procedures.
• Prepare and post year‑end journals and maintain working papers.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Liaise with qualified accountant on complex accounts work.
• Maintain client records and respond to accounting queries by phone/email.
• Process bookkeeping tasks: post invoices, bank transactions, ledgers.
• Support payroll processing and payroll reporting as required.
• Provide general administrative support within the practice.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Accounts preparation

Year-end

Tools

IRIS

QuickBooks

Job description

Kellan Group is seeking an Accountant/Senior Accounts Assistant to join a small but busy practice. The role covers accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and client support in a hands-on, varied environment.

The ideal candidate has prior accountancy practice exposure and is comfortable working across multiple duties, including IRIS and QuickBooks usage, with a focus on accurate, timely financials for diverse clients.