Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (Practice) - Taunton - £26,000 - £30,000A great first impression of an employer often comes from the people you''ll be working alongside. This accountancy practice has built a reputation for being approachable, supportive and genuinely invested in helping its team develop.A well-established and growing firm in Taunton is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative team. Offering a varied workload, on-going training and genuine opportunities for progression, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing accountancy practice experience.As Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies- Preparing VAT returns and completing bookkeeping assignments- Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns- Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage- Building positive relationships with clients and responding to day-to-day queries- Working closely with senior colleagues to deliver a high standard of client serviceThe successful Accounts Assistant candidate will:Already have experience working within an accountancy practice and be keen to continue developing their technical knowledge.You''ll ideally be AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification, although candidates with strong practical experience will also be considered. ..... full job details .....