Account Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

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Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

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18.04.2025

02.06.2025

Our client is a forward-thinking accountancy and tax advisory firm seeking a motivated Accounts Senior to join their team. Working with a diverse client base, including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations, you will play a key role in delivering expert accounting and tax advice.

This firm values its people, offering a supportive and collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you're looking to advance your career in a firm that prioritizes growth and client success, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full study support, if required
• Flexible hours
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year post-qualified, up to a maximum of 28 days
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking

Desired Skills:

• AAT qualified and a minimum of part-qualified ACA / ACCA
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Sound accounting system knowledge and experience of CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax, preferred but not essential
• Ability to develop strong client relationships
• Hands-on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

General Duties:

• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Liaising with clients on queries
• Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team
• Ad-hoc work to support the Partners

If you are interested or would like to know more about this Assistant Manager role, then please apply directly or contact Rhianna Conlon at AJ Chambers.