Accounts Assistant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD • Permanent • Ringwood, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom • £25k - £32k / year • 8h ago

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Ringwood (Office-based)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive - Ranging between £25,000 to £32,000

About the Company

We are a reputable, supportive accountancy practice based in Ringwood. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personal accounting and tax services to a wide variety of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. We offer a collaborative environment with strong long-term career prospects and outstanding study support for individuals looking to progress their practice career.

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant position is a hands-on role suited to an ambitious candidate with recent experience in public practice. You will be responsible for preparing draft year-end accounts and tax returns across a varied client base, as well as handling personal tax matters. Working closely with the team in our Ringwood office, you will gain comprehensive exposure to statutory compliance and client services while receiving full financial and practical backing to complete your professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Preparation: Prepare draft year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
Tax Compliance: Draft company tax returns and individual personal tax returns, with a focus on landlord clients.
Client Support: Assist senior team members with day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client queries as needed.
Deadline Delivery: Help manage statutory filing dates and internal practice schedules to ensure efficient workflow.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: A couple of years of experience within an accountancy practice is ideal.
Qualifications: Part-way through AAT is preferred, but other relevant accountancy qualifications or equivalent practice experience will be considered.
Technical Skills: Sound understanding of accounts production and tax compliance for small businesses, landlords, and individuals.
Location: Based within a comfortable, daily commutable distance to Ringwood.

Working Setup

Type: Full-time, office-based role to foster close collaboration and team support.

Benefits & Study Support

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), plus an additional Christmas shut-down period (typically adds 3-4 extra paid days depending on the calendar).
Paid Study Leave: 20 days of paid study leave per year for professional accountancy qualifications (ordinarily taken as half a day per week).
Study Funding: Fully paid course fees and study materials.
Exam Coverage: First attempt at exam fees fully covered.
Onsite Perks: Free onsite parking.

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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