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Assistant accountant

Silsoe
Octagon
Assistant accountant
Posted: 25 July
Offer description

We’re partnering with a growing, values-driven accountancy firm that blends traditional expertise with a forward-thinking, advisory-led approach - and they’re hiring a Part-Time Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team!

Key Details

* Hours: Flexible - School-hours role (approx. 9am–2/3pm), Monday–Friday or 4 days per week

* Contract: Permanent, part-time

* Travel: You’ll need a full driving licence and your own car

🔍 What You’ll Do

In this role you’ll support a portfolio of owner-managed businesses with day-to-day finance operations, including:

* Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Maintain ledgers, process invoices, and manage bank/cash reconciliations using cloud tools (Xero, Dext, FreeAgent, QuickBooks)

* VAT & Tax: Prepare and file VAT returns; assist with year-end financials and corporate tax returns

* Management Accounts: Help produce accurate monthly management accounts for client review

* Client Liaison: Onboard new clients, liaise with HMRC and advise on best practice

💡 About You

* MAAT-qualified (or working towards it) / QBE (Qualified By Experience) with solid bookkeeping and accounts-prep experience in an accountancy practice.

* Meticulous attention to detail and able to balance competing client deadlines

* Confident using Xero accounting software and advanced Excel

* Friendly, professional communicator who builds strong client relationships

* Ambitious about your own CPD and keen to stay ahead of industry developments

* Full UK driving licence and access to your own car for occasional client visits

🎁 What’s In It For You

* Holiday: 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (including 3 days over Christmas)

* Birthday Day Off: Enjoy an extra day to celebrate

* Dynamic Days: Up to 4 per year for wellbeing, personal growth, or community projects

* Parking: Free onsite

* Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 medical support via a healthcare app

* Family Perks: Annual family English Heritage membership

* Growth: CPD support, ongoing training & quarterly team events in a collaborative culture

If you’re looking for a part-time role that fits school hours, lets you make a real impact for ambitious businesses, and offers genuine work-life balance - apply today

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