Job Opportunity: Assistant Accountant
Location: Camberley, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Accounts
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious accountancy and business advisory firm in Camberley that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who is looking to continue developing their technical skills within a varied and hands-on role. The firm works with entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses across a range of sectors, providing excellent exposure and long-term career opportunities.
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The Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the preparation of accounts and tax work for a varied portfolio of clients while working closely with senior members of the team.
This is a broad role that will provide exposure to accounts preparation, bookkeeping and client communication within a professional and collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing statutory and annual accounts from client records
* Assisting with the preparation of draft corporation tax computations
* Preparing year-end accounting files and ensuring supporting schedules are complete and accurate
* Supporting reconciliations and control account reviews including payroll, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
* Working with a range of accounting software and cloud accounting packages
* Liaising with clients to resolve basic queries and request information where required
* Preparing clear and well-presented working papers
* Supporting senior team members with ad-hoc assignments and client work
* Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will likely have:
* Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
* A good understanding of basic double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
* Experience using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS or similar systems
* Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office packages
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Good communication skills and confidence liaising with clients
* A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn
Benefits
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries
* Opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills
* Long-term progression opportunities within a growing practice
* Office-based role within a collaborative team environment
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For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on 01483 900 940, or via Kourtney Luckett | LinkedIn.
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