Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant – £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience – Rochford, Essex

The Role

Do you have a solid grasp of payroll, VAT returns, and personal tax? Are you looking to build your skills in a supportive and close-knit accountancy team?

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our small practice based in the heart of Rochford. This is a hands-on role with variety and scope, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of accountancy.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our team to support the day-to-day running of our practice. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accountancy career, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll be involved in a broad range of tasks, including:

• Processing payroll for clients
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Completing personal tax returns
• Preparing sole trader and partnership accounts
• Assisting with limited company accounts

The Company

The firm was founded in 2004, and our goal is to maintain our reputation for providing excellent advice and first-rate service to both business and personal clients. We have many clients both locally and nationally, and we use modern technology to provide the same high-quality service regardless of location.

We are a dynamic, growing company with a strong focus on both our clients and our employees. We value their contribution to our success and are committed to providing them with the best possible environment in which to work.

The Person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident using Excel, Word and other common computer programmes
• Organised and reliable
• Eager to learn and develop their skills
• Comfortable working across different areas of accountancy

Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential — the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.