S&W Beaconsfield, England, United Kingdom
Accounts Assistant
S&W Beaconsfield, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
What will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Beaconsfield, predominately responsible for undertaking the preparation of VAT returns and other VAT compliance, accurate processing of clients’ financial data and the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts.
As Accounts Assistant, Your Responsibilities Will Include Among Others
* Manage portfolio of clients.
* Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client.
* Completion of other VAT services including registration, de-registrations, options to tax, etc.
* Prepare and input client transactions into computerised ledger system.
* Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for clients.
* Visit client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs as required.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should
* AAT qualified (minimum Level 3)
* Technical knowledge and an awareness of UK GAAP
* Experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software (Xero knowledge beneficial).
* Ability to work independently but as part of a wider team.
* Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines.
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model (role dependent)
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Accounting
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