Accounts Assistant

TPF Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic firm of chartered accountants who are based in Tenterden, and looking for either an Accounts Assistant or a Semi Senior Accountant join them. Our client can be completely flexible on the position, based on the level of experience and aspirations of the applicant. This will be a hands on position, where you will be responsible for accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT services to a varied portfolio of clients based across Kent and Sussex. Clients are predominately under the audit threshold and mainly owner managed businesses.

You will have lots of autonomy and report into the partners. You will also support more junior members of the team and have lots of client contact. Our client is offering a great benefits package including private medical cover, holiday and pension.
- Assisting the preparation of year end accounts for both incorporated and unincorporated clients in a wide variety of sectors
- Management accounts for incorporated entities and assisting with bookkeeping on occasion
- Preparing personal and corporation tax computations and returns
- Assisting the Manager with ad hoc project work for clients
- Liaising with clients over their accounts and queries
- Mentoring trainees and help them with queries

**Benefits**:

- £24,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
- Full study support for AAT and ACCA/ ACCA
- Competitive holiday and pension allowance

You will be AAT Qualified/ part qualified, or ACCA/ ACA qualified/ part qualified, or qualified by experience with a minimum of 2-5 years experience within practice. Experience of Iris, Sage, QuickBooks or Xero would be advantageous but isn't a prerequisite. You must have experience of preparing accounts and tax returns in an accountancy practice environment.