Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
Job Description
ALF Recruit are delighted to be exclusively supporting a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in their search for a motivated and detail-driven Accounts Assistant.
This is a fully office-based role, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
- Competitive salary £25,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
- Flexibility on start and finish times
- Study support to help you progress professionally
- Clear opportunities for development and career growth
- Supportive, welcoming, and collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
You’ll be joining an established team of bookkeepers and accountants, working across a diverse client portfolio. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll build strong technical skills and gain valuable practice experience.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accounts for a range of clients
- Processing sales and purchase invoices
- Reconciling ledgers and accounts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Supporting payroll processing when required
- Assisting with month-end and year-end accounts preparation
- Supporting senior accountants with client reporting and queries
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures
This role offers the perfect blend of responsibility and support, ideal for someone who wants to build confidence and grow within practice.
About You
- 1–2 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role
- Must have some experience working within a Practice environment
- Confident using Excel and accounting software
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
- Comfortable managing deadlines and client expectations
If you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next move then get in touch with the ALF team or send your CV today.
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Disclaimer
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications (although we try our very best). If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. ALF Recruit Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
