Accounts Assistant

About the Role

A well-established and growing City-based firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Part-Qualified Accountant with at least two years of experience in public practice. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right individual to work closely with the firm's partners, gaining exposure to all areas of practice management.

You will play a key role in supporting a varied client portfolio, while developing your technical skills and business acumen in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards

• Assisting in the planning and execution of audits for a range of clients

• Direct communication with clients to gather information, resolve queries and provide updates

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and providing high-quality service

• Preparation and submission of corporation and personal tax returns

• Assisting in tax planning and advisory projects under supervision of the partners

• Supporting the firm's senior staff and partners with practice management duties

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and internal procedures

Required Skills and Experience

• Part-qualified ACCA (ideally having completed audit and tax modules)

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a UK public practice accounting firm

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, audit and taxation

• High level of numeracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)

Desirable Attributes

• Ambitious and career-focused, with an interest in developing toward partnership

• Proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to firm-wide development

• A professional attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards