Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy and tax practice based in Barnes, Southwest London , which works with an interesting and varied client base, including clients within the entertainment industry.

They are looking for a highly organised, accurate and proactive Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant to join their accounts and tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who is looking to continue developing their career within a supportive firm. A study package is available for candidates working towards a relevant professional qualification.

The Role

Working as part of the accounts and tax team, your responsibilities will include:

• Recording income and expenses for self-employed clients, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies

• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns

• Preparing self-employed and partnership accounts for Self Assessment tax returns

• Preparing rental accounts for Self Assessment tax returns

• Preparing and filing Making Tax Digital (MTD) reports for self-employed and rental clients

• Preparing and filing company accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102

• Preparing and filing annual Corporation Tax returns

• Handling incoming calls, emails and correspondence professionally

• Supporting colleagues across the wider team when required About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and will be:

• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail

• Able to work efficiently and manage multiple priorities

• Proactive and willing to support other members of the team

• Confident using Excel

• Comfortable working across a varied portfolio of clients

• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Barnes ideally no more than approximately 45 minutes Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 £30,000 , depending on experience and qualifications

• Study package available

• Hybrid working up to 2 days working from home per week

• 31 days' holiday , including 8 bank holidays and other statutory holidays, with up to 3 days taken over Christmas

• Workplace parking permit or on-site parking available

• Company pension

• Team events

• Supportive and collaborative working environment Working Hours: Monday Thursday: 9:00am 5:30pm Friday: 9:00am 4:30pm

If you have experience within an accountancy practice and are looking for your next opportunity in Southwest London, we would be pleased to hear from you.