Accounts Assistant

?? Location: Worcestershire
Contract Type: Temporary
?? Salary: Competitive
?? Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working within an accountancy practice who is looking to start immediately.

You will possess a solid understanding of core accounting principles, alongside exposure to basic tax compliance and self-assessment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Liaising with clients and responding to finance-related queries
• Assisting with bookkeeping duties across a portfolio of clients
• Supporting the preparation and submission of self-assessment tax returns
• Assisting with basic personal tax computations
• Maintaining client records and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• General finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider team

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
• Experience of bookkeeping and management of day-to-day accounting records
• Exposure to self-assessment tax returns and basic tax compliance duties
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• AAT qualified or currently studying (desirable but not essential)
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop tax and accounting knowledge further
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with accountancy practice experience and a working knowledge of tax and self-assessment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.