Assistant Accountant
£35,000‑£40,000 – Paddock Wood – Immediate Start
Monday to Friday 9am‑5:30pm – Temp‑to‑Perm
Position Overview
We are partnering with a small, independent high street accountancy practice that has supported SMEs across Kent, Sussex, and London for over 35 years. As a Qualified Accountant, you will play a crucial role in preparing accounts for a diverse range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and companies. Your expertise will ensure that accounts are accurate and review‑ready, contributing to the practices commitment to delivering exceptional financial services to their valued client base.
Responsibilities
* Prepare accounts from client records for various entity types to a review‑ready level.
* Obtain explanations and information from clients to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Provide clients with year‑end adjustments and assist directors with tagged accounts for corporation tax returns.
* Offer bookkeeping advice and support to clients.
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns.
* Support other team members to ensure seamless service delivery.
Candidate Profile
* Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience within an accountancy practice environment.
* At least Level 3 AAT qualified.
* Accurate data entry skills and excellent computer proficiency.
* Strong communication skills, numerical accuracy, and attention to detail.
* Experience with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and Iris (advantageous).
Benefits
28 days holiday, pension, parking, training and development.
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