Accounts Assistant

Location:

Stony Stratford (MK11) – Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

35000 – 40000 Per Annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Accountancy Jobs

Advertiser:

Additional Resources UK Limited

Job ID:

132574282

Posted On:

24 December 2025

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Technician / Accounts Assistant to join a well-established professional accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized organisations.

As an Accounting Technician / Accounts Assistant, you will be overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping duties while supporting a diverse client base.

This is a full-time role offering hybrid working options (3 days in office, 2 days from home), a salary range of £35,000 – £40,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

* Performing reconciliations across all key balance sheet accounts, including bank, VAT, credit cards, receivables, payables, payroll, CIS, intercompany and loans.

* Managing purchase invoices, staff expenses and supplier payments

* Handling credit control activities and preparing VAT submissions

* Managing your own portfolio of clients

* Assisting with system integrations and supporting the preparation of year-end accounts

* Providing regular communication and assistance to clients

* Responding to client queries in a timely, professional manner

* Helping to guide and support junior team members

What we are looking for

* Previously worked as an Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Practice Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Semi Senior, Semi Senior Accountant, Accounts Technician, Assistant Accountant or in a simple role.

* Proven bookkeeping experience of at least 5 years within a accountancy practice environment

* Confident preparing VAT returns with up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations

* Comfortable managing multiple clients and meeting competing deadlines

* Skilled user of cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero

* Exceptional accuracy and a methodical approach to all financial tasks

* A personable manner and genuine enjoyment working directly with clients

What’s on offer

* Competitive salary

* Hybrid working arrangement

* Flexitime scheme

* Company pension

* Free on-site parking

* Access to optional private medical cover

* Health and wellbeing support programme

* Sick pay

* Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

* Bonus scheme

* Life assurance

* Opportunities for progression in a supportive environment

* Ongoing training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm and take the next step in your career.

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