Assistant Accountant

About the Role
Nigel Wright are delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected professional services firm in the North West with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team, offering broad exposure across client accounts and the opportunity to develop technical skills within a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies


• Completing and submitting VAT returns accurately and within required deadlines


• Preparing personal tax returns (SA100), ensuring accurate calculation of liabilities


• Producing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns in line with HMRC requirements


• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, gathering information and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner


• Supporting audit assignments, including participation in fieldwork and assisting senior team members


• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records using cloud-based accounting systems


• Identifying potential tax and accounting planning opportunities and raising these with senior colleagues


• Providing guidance and support to junior team members, contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role


• AAT qualification (or actively studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA)


• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy


• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero)


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks


• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Study support and professional development opportunities


• Clear progression pathway within the business


• Friendly and supportive team environment


• Hybrid working


• Exposure to a varied workload within a reputable organisation

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