Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant required. My client is a top 50+50 accountancy practice based nearby to Lyme Regis (West Dorset). They have a number of offices based in the South West of England and due to recent expansion are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team.

My client is looking for an Accountants to join them on a permanent basis. You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst potentially studying for qualification under an apprenticeship agreement. This is a truly fantastic opportunity to progress your career to the next level.

Accounts Assistant Position Overview

Prepare financial statements - limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
Provide bookkeeping services to our clients
Prepare personal and corporate tax computations and returns
File Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on behalf of your clients
Keep accounting records up to date on a regular basis
Prepare and complete quarterly VAT returns
General admin duties to support the Partners, Managers and office

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an accountancy practice and be AAT qualified/part-qualified.

Accounts Assistant Position Requirements

Previous experience working in an accountancy practice (essential)
Knowledge/experience with accounting software's (essential)
Good understanding of IT and ability to learn new IT skills quickly
Have a professional and team orientated approach
Ability to take initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines
A highly organised individual

Accounts Assistant Position Remuneration

£22,500-£23,500 basic salary
Hybrid working is considered
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Access to the company rewards and health schemeBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer