Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

📍 Location: Worcestershire

⏳ Contract Type: Temporary

💼 Salary: Competitive

🚀 Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working within an accountancy practice who is looking to start immediately.

You will possess a solid understanding of core accounting principles, alongside exposure to basic tax compliance and self-assessment processes.

Key Responsibilities

Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records

Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns

Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation

Liaising with clients and responding to finance-related queries

Assisting with bookkeeping duties across a portfolio of clients

Supporting the preparation and submission of self-assessment tax returns

Assisting with basic personal tax computations

Maintaining client records and ensuring compliance deadlines are met

General finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider team Candidate

Requirements

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential

Experience of bookkeeping and management of day-to-day accounting records

Exposure to self-assessment tax returns and basic tax compliance duties

Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

AAT qualified or currently studying (desirable but not essential)

Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities What's on Offer

Immediate start available

Friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunity to develop tax and accounting knowledge further

Exposure to a varied client portfolio If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with accountancy practice experience and a working knowledge of tax and self-assessment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration