Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper
Location: Dorking, Office-based (Free Parking Available)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (Pro Rata)
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible Hours Available)
Benefits: 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off; Pension; Free Parking
Our client pride themselves on delivering expert accounting services with a friendly and approachable touch. They are looking for a proficient and experienced Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to join their team. Whether you’re looking for a full-time role or prefer part-time hours, they offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle while ensuring you play a key role in their growing firm.
Why Join Our Client?
- Flexible Work Arrangements – Choose full-time or part-time hours that work for you.
- Supportive and Friendly Environment – Work alongside a professional yet approachable team.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy reduced office hours on Fridays and your birthday off!
- Career Growth – Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge within a well-respected firm.
- Well-established nationwide franchise with fantastic support team at their head office.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Bookkeeping – Maintain accurate records up to trial balance.
- VAT Returns – Prepare and submit VAT returns efficiently.
- Self-Assessment Tax Returns – Assist in the production of self-assessment tax returns.
- Payroll Processing (Desirable but Not Essential) – Knowledge of payroll systems is a plus.
- Administrative Support – Provide general support to the team as needed.
What They’re Looking For:
- Experience in bookkeeping, VAT returns, and self-assessment tax returns is essential.
- Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel is required.
- AAT qualified or part-qualified candidates are preferred.
- Excellent communication skills – Ability to liaise with clients and team members effectively.
- Highly organised, friendly, and approachable – A team player who enjoys a collaborative environment.
- Experience with TaxCalc, Dext, and BrightPay would be beneficial but is not essential.
Hours & Flexibility:
Our client’s office hours are Monday - Wednesday between 9 am - 5 pm, Thursday between 8.30am - 5pm, and Friday between 8.30 am - 4 pm. If you’re looking for part-time hours, they offer flexibility in how those hours are structured.
Ready to Join Our Client?
If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a flexible and friendly work environment, our client would love to hear from you!
Apply now and become part of a valued team.
