About the Opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice in West London is seeking an ambitious and motivated Accounts & Administration Assistant to join its friendly team.

This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years' experience within an accountancy practice who is looking to continue developing their accounting knowledge while studying towards professional qualifications. The position offers a varied workload, combining both accounting and administrative responsibilities, making it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to build a long-term career within practice.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of clients and will receive ongoing support, training, and development from experienced professionals.

The Role

The role will involve working from both the Twickenham and Uxbridge offices, therefore candidates must be able to travel to both locations when required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Duties

Assisting with the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software

Processing bank reconciliations

Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions

Supporting the preparation of personal tax returns

Maintaining accurate financial records

Liaising with clients regarding bookkeeping and accounting queries

Supporting senior accountants with client work and ad-hoc projects

Administration Duties

Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to client enquiries

Managing client correspondence via email and post

Maintaining client records and documentation

Supporting client onboarding processes

Scheduling meetings and managing diaries where required

Filing and document management

General office administration and support

Providing a professional and welcoming service to clients

Candidate Requirements

Essential

1-2 years' experience within an accountancy practice

AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified or studying towards

Experience using Xero and/or QuickBooks

Experience carrying out bank reconciliations

Exposure to self-assessment tax returns

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confident telephone manner

Good attention to detail and organisational skills

Eagerness to learn and develop within accountancy

Ability to travel between Twickenham and Uxbridge offices

Desirable

Studying towards ACCA

Experience preparing VAT returns

Previous exposure to a client-facing environment

Knowledge of additional cloud accounting software

Training & Career Development

The firm is committed to developing its employees and offers genuine opportunities for progression. Successful candidates will benefit from:

Ongoing training and mentorship

Support with professional studies

Exposure to a varied client portfolio

Clear progression opportunities based on performance and development

Access to industry-leading learning resources

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm

Hybrid Working

The role will initially be office-based during the probation period (typically 3-6 months). Following successful completion of probation and demonstration of strong performance, hybrid working may be available.

What's on Offer?

Full training and support

Study support and career development opportunities

Friendly and collaborative working environment

Long-term progression prospects within a growing practice

Exposure to a broad range of accounting and tax work