Accounts Assistant - Accountancy Practice

Accounts Assistant

Wirral | £28,000 - £34,000 DOE | Full-Time, Permanent

Build Your Career with a Modern Accountancy Practice

A successful and expanding accountancy practice based on the Wirral is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support its growing client base.

This position offers the chance to work with a wide variety of owner-managed businesses, gaining exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation and client management within a collaborative and professional team environment.

Whether you're already working within practice or looking to further develop your accounting skills, this role offers excellent long-term prospects and ongoing professional development.

Key Duties

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a range of SME clients
• Processing financial transactions and reconciling bank accounts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
• Supporting the production of management accounts
• Managing client information using cloud-based accounting software
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial records and resolve queries
• Assisting senior team members with ad hoc accounting assignments
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

About You

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Familiarity with software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive, proactive and willing to learn
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• AAT qualified or studying towards qualification would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Support with professional studies and career progression
• Modern systems and cloud-based technology
• Friendly and supportive working culture
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
• Clear opportunities to develop within a growing firm

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people. You'll gain valuable client-facing experience, broaden your technical knowledge and become an important part of a growing practice with an excellent reputation across the region. Apply here for contact Liz Chapman at Reed today.