£28000 - £29000 per annum
About the Role
Based in Ripley, this permanent full-time position offers a salary between £28,000 and £29,000 per annum. As an AAT Level 4 Accountant, you will deliver precise accounting support across a varied client portfolio, preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Your responsibilities include maintaining accurate ledgers, completing VAT returns to HMRC standards, and assisting with monthly management reporting. The role requires confidence with AAT Level 4 principles, independent working, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. You will ensure strong financial controls and provide high-quality service throughout. This position suits a skilled professional seeking to apply their technical knowledge within a supportive recruitment agency framework, handling diverse assignments with accuracy and efficiency.
AAT Level 4 Accountant
Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive Salary
Hours: Fulltime
Role Purpose
To provide accurate accounting support across a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely preparation of accounts, strong financial controls, and highquality service delivery. The role suits someone confident with AAT Level 4 standards, able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Key Responsibilities as the new AAT Level 4 Accountant
- Accounts preparation - Prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Bookkeeping - Maintain accurate ledgers, journals and reconciliations.
- VAT returns - Complete and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
- Management accounts - Assist with monthly/quarterly management accounts and reporting.
- Client communication - Respond to client queries promptly and professionally.
- Compliance - Ensure work meets AAT standards, internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Software use - Use accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.
- Financial analysis - Support with variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Process accuracy - Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail across all tasks.
- Team support - Assist colleagues, share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.
Skills, Knowledge andamp; Experience
- AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Good knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping and financial reporting
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication and clientfacing skills
- Experience with accounting software (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks)
- Strong organisational skills
- Positive, flexible attitude
To apply please contact Chloe or send CV
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