Practice Accounts Assistant

We here at Siamo Recruitment are thrilled to be working with one of the UKs top chartered accountant firms, recognised for its high standards and reputation as trusted advisors.
As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will support the delivery of accounting and tax services to a varied client portfolio including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and individuals. You will assist with preparing financial statements and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
This role focuses on preparing year-end financial statements and tax returns, while supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries. You will manage the accounts preparation process from reviewing records to drafting statutory accounts and ensuring compliance.
This varied Senior Accounts Assistant role offers a balance of team support and individual responsibility, working across a diverse portfolio of limited companies. It would suit someone with at least 2 years’ experience within practice who is look to further develop their technical skills and progress this carer in a supportive professional environment.

What the client can offer:

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Clear career progression with continuous development training and access to courses such as CPD
Access to Flexible benefits schemes
Onsite parking
Breakout room for quiet time
Hybrid Working Pattern 
Role Responsibilities:

Preparation of corporation tax, personal tax and VAT returns
Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Complete corporation, personal, and partnership tax returns accurately and on time
Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Manage client queries, liaise with HMRC and provide practical advice
Support senior staff with complex work and assist in managing workflow efficiently 
 
The ideal candidate for the Senior Accounts Assistant role:

Previous use of bookkeeping software’s such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
Strong communication and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively to ensure that deadlines, budgets are consistently met
Commercial awareness
Proactive and confident working across a variety of deadlines
ATT Qualified ACA/ACCA part-qualified with at least 2 years of practice experience 
Like minded job titles:
Finance Assistant, Assistant accountant, Accounting Technician, Assistant Bookkeeper.
 
Commutable from within 30 minutes: Swindon, Cirencester, Malmesbury, Royal Wooton Bassett, Wroughton, Shrivenham