Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Benfleet, Essex | £33,000 - £38,000 DOE | Full Time | Established Accountancy Practice

Looking for an Accounts Assistant role where you'll be valued, trusted and part of a friendly team?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and welcoming accountancy practice in Leigh on Sea.

If you're currently working within an accountancy practice and are looking for a long-term opportunity with stability, variety and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

As Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, ensuring their day-to-day financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing purchase, sales and nominal ledgers

• Completing bank and nominal ledger reconciliations

• Processing payroll and associated reporting

• Supporting clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements

• Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving queries

• Assisting with general administrative duties when required

• Supporting the preparation of tax computations and P11Ds where appropriate

• Building positive working relationships with clients and colleagues

This is a varied position that offers the opportunity to work across multiple clients and industries, ensuring no two days are ever quite the same.

What We're Looking For:

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice

• A strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

• Experience completing reconciliations accurately and independently

• Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• A professional, reliable and proactive approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable Experience:

While not essential, experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Preparing tax computations

• Preparing P11Ds

• Payroll administration

Why Join This Practice:

• Competitive salary of £33,000 - £38,000, dependent on experience

• Join a friendly, supportive and professional team

• Established and respected local accountancy practice

• Varied client portfolio across multiple sectors

• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and develop your skills

• Long-term career stability within a growing business

• Collaborative working environment where your contribution is recognised

• Immediate start available for the right candidate

About You:

You're an experienced accounts assistant, with bookkeeping skills, who enjoys working with clients, takes pride in producing accurate work, and values being part of a supportive team environment.

Apply Today:

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant with accountancy practice experience and you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration and take the next step in your accounts career.