Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy and tax practice based in Barnes, Southwest London, which works with an interesting and varied client base, including clients within the entertainment industry.

They are looking for a highly organised, accurate and proactive Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant to join their accounts and tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who is looking to continue developing their career within a supportive firm. A study package is available for candidates working towards a relevant professional qualification.

The Role

Working as part of the accounts and tax team, your responsibilities will include:

• Recording income and expenses for self-employed clients, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Preparing self-employed and partnership accounts for Self Assessment tax returns
• Preparing rental accounts for Self Assessment tax returns
• Preparing and filing Making Tax Digital (MTD) reports for self-employed and rental clients
• Preparing and filing company accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102
• Preparing and filing annual Corporation Tax returns
• Handling incoming calls, emails and correspondence professionally
• Supporting colleagues across the wider team when required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and will be:

• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and willing to support other members of the team
• Confident using Excel
• Comfortable working across a varied portfolio of clients
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Barnes – ideally no more than approximately 45 minutes

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000–£30,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Study package available
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home per week
• 31 days' holiday, including 8 bank holidays and other statutory holidays, with up to 3 days taken over Christmas
• Workplace parking – permit or on-site parking available
• Company pension
• Team events
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Working Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am–4:30pm

If you have experience within an accountancy practice and are looking for your next opportunity in Southwest London, we would be pleased to hear from you.