Job Description

Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician

B&G ACCOUNTANCY LTD, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AD

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Permanent position

14 to 28 hrs per week - (negotiable)

Salary 23.6k-28k pro-rata (based on 35hr week)(negotiable)

Summary of Position

Small and friendly accountancy practice in rural Shropshire requires accounts assistant/trainee accounts assistant to support the Directors in providing a range of accountancy services to our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new company that has been set up to take over the management of the existing firm, Peter Geary Management Ltd, which had been in practice for over 40 years.

Main Duties

Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns. Providing bookkeeping, using systems such as Sage, Quickbooks, Xero and Excel. Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf. Some knowledge preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns. General admin duties to assist with management of the practice including answering the telephone and dealing with client queries.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience of working in a practice based environment would be beneficial. AAT qualified or qualified by experience/(if trainee, currently studying for AAT) Experience in accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders from incomplete records or clients trial balance and using Taxcalc, IRIS or similar accounting packages. Have experience with Payroll and Bookkeeping software packages (Brightpay or similar payroll software experience would be desirable. Knowledge of Sage, Xero and Quickbooks would also be a very strong advantage. Must be organised and be able to work to deadlines, with the ability to respond to client enquiries efficiently and be able to work independently and prioritise workloads. Confident and professional in approach with good written and oral communication skills. Must be computer literate and be confident using MS Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

Terms

28 days (pro-rata) annual leave (inc. bank holidays), rising after 5 years service. Workplace Pension Scheme will be offered. Casual dress. Free Parking. Start date December 2025 (or as agreed).
Contact: Rowan Brunton

Rowan@bgaccountancy.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,660.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bishop's Castle SY9 5AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accountancy: 1 year (preferred)
Location:

Bishop's Castle SY9 5AD (preferred)
Work Location: In person