Accounts Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Technician / Accounts Assistant to join a well-established professional accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized organisations.

As an Accounting Technician / Accounts Assistant, you will be overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping duties while supporting a diverse client base.



This is a full-time role offering hybrid working options (3 days in office, 2 days from home), a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Performing reconciliations across all key balance sheet accounts, including bank, VAT, credit cards, receivables, payables, payroll, CIS, intercompany and loans.


? Managing purchase invoices, staff expenses and supplier payments
? Handling credit control activities and preparing VAT submissions


? Managing your own portfolio of clients
? Assisting with system integrations and supporting the preparation of year-end accounts
? Providing regular communication and assistance to clients
? Responding to client queries in a timely, professional manner
? Helping to guide and support junior team members


What we are looking for

? Previously worked as an Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Practice Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Semi Senior, Semi Senior Accountant, Accounts Technician, Assistant Accountant or in a simple role.
? Proven bookkeeping experience of at least 5 years within a accountancy practice environment
? Confident preparing VAT returns with up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations
? Comfortable managing multiple clients and meeting competing deadlines
? Skilled user of cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero
? Exceptional accuracy and a methodical approach to all financial tasks
? A personable manner and genuine enjoyment working directly with clients


What's on offer

? Competitive salary
? Hybrid working arrangement
? Flexitime