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Assistant Accountant

Atherton
Full-time
On-site
M46, Atherton, Borough of Wigan
£30,000 - £37,500 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
The Role

This is a varied and client-facing role suited to someone with recent practice experience who can manage their own portfolio of clients with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

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Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

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Preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns

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VAT return preparation and submission

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Management accounts and bookkeeping

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Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries

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Supporting junior staff and reviewing their work where appropriate

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Assisting with HMRC correspondence

About You

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AAT qualified

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Minimum 2–3 years’ experience within an accountancy practice

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Strong working knowledge of cloud software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage

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Experience preparing accounts to trial balance stage and beyond

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Good understanding of VAT and basic tax compliance

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Excellent communication and organisational skills

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Ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients

What We Offer

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Competitive salary based on experience

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20+ days holiday plus bank holidays

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Pension scheme

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Ongoing CPD and potential study support (ACCA/ACA)

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Supportive, team-oriented working environment

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Opportunities for progression