Entry Level Accounts Assistant
Location: Portsmouth, PO2 9JE
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, DOE, Flexibility, Company Pension Scheme, In-house Training Programme and ongoing CPD, Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured and Study support for your professional development
TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants, currently working from over 300 locations throughout the UK, who focus their accountancy skills specifically on small businesses and taxpayers needing a tax return in the UK.
We specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings and tax advice to small businesses. We have 1000,000 clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Taxpayers.
Are you ready to start your career in accountancy?
Whether you have just completed your A-Levels, have an accounting-related degree, or are simply passionate about working with numbers and helping businesses thrive - TaxAssist could be the place to launch your career!
We are now looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to join our team and learn the ropes of practice accounting in a real-world setting.
This is a hands-on role where you'll learn everything from bookkeeping basics to tax returns, all while gaining valuable experience and training towards your professional qualifications.
We are now recruiting for a Practice Accounts Assistant to maintain accurate financial records and to help prepare and analyse financial information to assist the accountant.
You will be required to work flexibly, in a rapidly developing office environment.
With full training and support, you will:
• Assist with basic administration across the business.
• Support with bookkeeping and maintaining financial records.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and payroll.
• Help to prepare profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Learn how to produce self-assessment tax returns for sole traders, landlords and individuals.
• Record payments and receipts using industry software.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies.
• Support client communication - emails, meeting and onboarding.
• Learn how to resolve queries with HMRC.
You'll get exposure to a wide variety of work and client types, using leading software like QuickBooks, Xero and TaxCalc.
We are looking for:
• A genuine interest in accounting, tax or finance.
• Good attention to detail and a demonstrable eagerness to learn.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude - someone who enjoys solving problems.
• Basic IT skills and comfort using Excel or online tools.
• Prior experience in administration, customer service or finance is a bonus - but not essential!
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in accountancy not just a job, but a long-term journey with people who want to see you succeed.
Work for an employer focused on long term staff retention. Career development opportunities are available to the right candidates.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then click “APPLY” today!
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