Full time Permanent

Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant

Sheridan Maine London

Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RE

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Posted: 22 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 22 July 2026

Ref: 60232134

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About the Role

Sheridan Maine London is seeking a Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant to join their Chelmsford-based accountancy practice on a permanent, full-time basis, offering a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum. This role suits someone early in their accountancy career, providing exposure to both tax and bookkeeping tasks. Responsibilities include preparing personal tax returns, assisting with VAT returns, managing purchase and sales ledgers, performing bank reconciliations, and carrying out general bookkeeping for varied clients. The position requires foundational knowledge of accounting processes, strong organisational abilities, and attention to detail. Supportive training will be provided within a collaborative practice environment near Chelmsford.

Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant - Nr Chelmsford, Essex
Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established accountancy practice based near Chelmsford who are looking to appoint a Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accountancy career who is looking to gain broad exposure across both tax and bookkeeping within a supportive practice environment.
As the Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant, you will support the wider accounting team with a mix of tax and bookkeeping duties, including:

Assisting with the preparation of personal tax returns
Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
Carrying out day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients
Processing purchase and sales ledgers
Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
Assisting with client queries in a professional and timely manner
Supporting accountants with year-end accounts preparation
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records
Providing general administrative support to the tax and accounts team

To be considered for this Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant position, you will need:

Some experience within an accountancy practice or finance environment is desirable
A keen interest in developing a career in tax and accountancy
Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
Confident communicator with a professional approach
Able to manage workload and meet deadlines

What’s on offer:

Full training and development within a supportive practice
Exposure to both tax and bookkeeping work
Opportunity to progress within the firm
Friendly and collaborative team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accountancy within a respected practice near Chelmsford.
To apply, please contact Sheridan Maine or submit your CV today.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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