Your newpany
We’re working confidentially with a well‑established and fast‑growing accountancy practice who are looking to add an Assistant Accountant to their team. This role would suit someone with 1–2 years’ experience in practice who is actively studying AAT and keen to broaden their exposure beyond pure processing.
Your new role
Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you’ll support a varied client portfolio and gain hands‑on exposure across bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts. This is a client‑facing role with plenty of scope to develop your technical skills and progress within the firm.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
2. Bank and control account reconciliations
3. Preparation of VAT returns
4. Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accounts
5. Reviewing bookkeeping entries and resolving queries
6. Supporting clients with cloud accounting software
7. Liaising with HMRC when required
What you'll need to succeed
8. 1–2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
9. Studying AAT (Level 2, 3 or early Level 4)
10. Exposure to bookkeeping and VAT
11. Familiarity with cloud software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
12. Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail
13. Confidentmunication skills and a positive, team‑focused attitude
What you'll get in return
14. Salary between £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
15. Full AAT study support
16. Clear progression and training within a growing firm
17. Hybrid and flexible working options
18. Strong benefits package and supportive team culture