Our client, a well-established accounting practice providing services across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and year-end compliance, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a growing SME client portfolio. Reporting to the Practice Manager, this role offers hands-on experience across core accounting functions within a collaborative and professional environment.

Accounts Assistant Job Overview

Prepare annual accounts to draft level for managerial review
Complete self-assessment tax returns and assist with corporation tax computations
Submit VAT returns and support day-to-day bookkeeping across various cloud platforms
Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients to manage correspondence and resolve queries
Conduct variance analysis and support management reporting
Maintain financial records with accuracy and attention to detail
Schedule client meetings and manage departmental deadlines
Enter and reconcile financial data using accounting software
Respond professionally to client queries via phone and email
Support internal team targets and contribute to shared goals
Promote the company's values and uphold high standards of conduct and service
Share knowledge to support junior team members where appropriate
Actively pursue personal development to enhance technical and professional skills

Accounts Assistant Job Requirements

Studying towards AAT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent (AAT qualified/ Part qualified desirable)
Prior experience in bookkeeping, self-assessment, VAT, and year-end accounting
Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
Excellent time management and task prioritisation
Proficient in Excel and general IT systems
Motivated, detail-oriented, and client-focused
Confident working independently and as part of a team
Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks

Accounts Assistant Salary & Benefits

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000
Working hours: 8:45- 5pm 37.5 hours a week
Study Support- Kaplan studying. Trainee contract provided if needed. ACA/ACCA
100% office based, hybrid options further down the line for senior roles.
22 days + 8 BH Increasing upon service
Reduce membership for gym, reward platforms and Regular social events
Bupa Cash Plan
Study Support
Free Parking
Pension

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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.