Recruiting via TPF Recruitment
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a thriving accountancy practice in their search for an Accounts Assistant / Accounts Semi Senior to join their growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a part qualified accountant with UK accountancy practice experience who is looking to develop their career within a welcoming, close knit business.
This role offers a fantastic mix of hands on accounting, client interaction and personal development. You'll have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of clients, build your technical skills and take on increasing responsibility as you progress.
What you’ll be doing:
Preparing accounts for a range of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Bookkeeping using Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks and Excel
Preparing tidy, client ready records for year end accounts
Preparing VAT returns
Assisting with self assessment tax returns
Supporting with basic corporation tax computations
Liaising with clients and assisting with day to day queries
Supporting the wider team with a variety of practice accounting work
Being part of a friendly team and delivering excellent client service across the board
RequirementsWho we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a part qualified accountant who is keen, proactive and ready to develop their career within a smaller thriving firm.
UK accountancy practice experience is essential, and you should have a good grounding in accounts preparation and ideally some exposure to bookkeeping and tax compliance. You should be confident working with clients, capable of managing multiple deadlines and happy to get stuck in wherever needed.
The ideal candidate will have:
AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification with practical experience, or be working towards ACCA
Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice
Experience preparing accounts for a range of clients
Good communication and client relationship skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
Experience with any of the following software packages is beneficial but not essential: Xero, TaxCalc, FreeAgent, QuickBooks, BrightPay and Microsoft Excel.
BenefitsWhat’s on offer:
A competitive salary based on experience
ACCA study support including course fees and revision courses
20 days holiday plus bank holidays and study leave
A supportive and sociable team environment
The chance to grow and develop your skills across all areas of practice accounting
A varied role with increasing responsibility as you progress
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on (phone number removed), or via .
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Salary description
£28000.00 - £38000.00 per year