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Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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  • We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Semi Senior Accountant for a modern firm in Preston, Lancashire.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a UK accountancy practice and be AAT qualified or working towards it.
  • Key responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and personal tax returns, with a focus on working closely with a Senior Accountant.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with potential for more for the right candidate.
  • This full-time position offers flexible working hours and a hybrid work model, with office days on Mondays.

We are working with a modern accountancy firm based in Preston, Lancashire, who are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant/Semi Senior Accountant to join their small, vibrant office on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior or Trainee Accountant with 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice who is looking for the next step in their accounting career!

Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant Job Overview

  • Bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns for a variety of clients including sole traders, SME's, LTD companies and OMB's.
  • Experience in using accounting software - ideally xero, Iris and well versed with Excel
  • Accounts preparation up to review stage - you will be working closely with a Senior to guide you
  • Preparing personal tax returns, primarily for directors and shareholders


Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant Job Requirements

  • At least 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy firm
  • Experience in preparing final accounts
  • AAT qualified (or working towards)
  • ACCA Study support available for the right individual
  • Passionate about helping your clients grow, acting with integrity and able to use initiative to problem solve

Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits

  • £25,000 - £30,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience (could be more for the right person)
  • Monday to Thursday: Flexible start between 8am - 10am, finish between 4pm - 6pm.
  • Friday: 9am - 2pm (half-day!).
  • Hybrid working - Monday each week is an office day
  • Lunch break: 30 minutes.
  • Free parking at the office and nearby.
  • Life insurance
  • based locally to Preston, Lancashire

Bennett 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.

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