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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