This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a small accountancy firm, with plans to grow over the next 2 years. They are a forward thinking and ever-changing business, using the latest accounting software to help their clients understand their business better with far greater information. Essential requirements: The successful candidate will already be experienced as an Accounts Assistant, along with: AAT Level 2/3 qualified and working towards level 4 or be level 4 qualified already Minimum 2 years experience of working in private practice with a variety of SME businesses Must have experience in bookkeeping, VAT returns, drafting accounts, tax returns (personal and company) Experience of Xero, Receipt Bank, Brightpay, Taxfiler would be advantageous Good at managing own time and prioritising workload Good at working to tight deadlines Customer focused Using initiative and being proactive in approach to workload This role will be pivotal to the growth of the company, enabling the business owner to spend more time with existing and new clients. Your duties will include a variety of tasks, including: Booking in client records Management of own workload Completing bookkeeping Complete quarterly VAT returns Payroll Drafting year end accounts and company tax returns Drafting of personal tax returns Salary / Package: £19,000 - £22,000, depending on experience. Working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Holiday and company pension applicable. Apply now to avoid missing out on this opportunity