Accounts Assistant

£32,000 (DOE)

About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our growing accountancy practice in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with a varied portfolio of clients and thrives in a professional yet supportive environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing bookkeeping and VAT services to a diverse range of businesses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Generous holiday allowance
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Modern cloud-based systems and technology

Key Responsibilities

• · Bookkeeping using cloud software, particularly QuickBooks and Xero
• Assisting accountants to ensure smooth handover of year-end data
• Preparing VAT Returns
• Processing CIS calculations as part of the bookkeeping
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Bank Reconciliations
• Assisting clients with bookkeeping issues and queries
• Training clients to use QuickBooks and Xero
• Keeping up to date with relevant industry topics
• Working on own initiative, including travel to clients across Kent (own transport required)
• Meeting deadlines for filings
• Maintaining strong relationships with client

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• · Proven experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Level 3 AAT
• Bookkeeper Certifications (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years' bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Xero
• Knowledge of VAT, CIS processes
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner with clients
• Good task planning, time management and ability to work autonomously

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