Accounts & Tax Assistant

Accounts & Tax Assistant

Swindon

£28,000 - £38,000

We are looking for an Accounts and Tax Assistant to join a Top 40 firm in Swindon. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will play a key part in delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to a diverse client portfolio.

Your work will typically involve sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and individuals, with exposure to the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector. You will be involved in the full accounts preparation cycle, from reviewing client records through to producing year-end accounts and completing tax returns, while also supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and compliance matters.

What's great about this Accounts & Tax Assistant role?

• Study support
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 25 days plus bank holidays once fully qualified
• Close-knit, family feel team
• Access to an excellent flexible benefits scheme
• A relaxed and supportive working environment, while maintaining high professional standards
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a broad and interesting range of clients
• Clear and structured career progression opportunities

Your role as an Accounts & Tax Assistant:

• Preparing year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, NFPs and limited companies from both balanced systems and incomplete records.
• Completing corporation tax, personal tax, and partnership tax returns accurately and on time.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and providing VAT advice where required.
• Reviewing client bookkeeping records (manual and software-based) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Managing client queries, providing clear explanations and practical solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory filing deadlines.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients regarding submissions, queries, and notices.
• Assisting senior staff with more complex accounts, tax work, and ad-hoc projects.
• Contributing to workflow management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of client work.

What you'll need to succeed:

• AAT qualified or be ACA/ACCA part-qualified, with at least 2 years' experience in practice.
• A good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll.
• Good experience using bookkeeping software, including Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small-knit team.

What next:

This role is ideal for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working with clients, managing multiple deadlines, and developing their technical skills within a supportive professional environment. Please get in touch for further details: Jenna.Johnson@pro-finance.co.uk / 07979027390.

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