Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
We are a small firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stanmore HA7, North West London, with decades of experience and a wide range of clients. We are proud to offer the possibility of a flexible working arrangement within a small friendly office.
The role
We are currently looking for a meticulous, numerate and ambitious individual able to manage a variety of tasks and meet important deadlines. The role encompasses assisting senior staff within the team, on the job training, day to day tasks. Study support is offered within continued professional development.
Key responsibilities (but not limited to)
Working closely with the team in practice, focusing on the preparation of both limited company and sole-trader accounts across a wide variety of sectors (using Excel and Keytime). Will also assist in the preparation of quarterly VAT returns, basic payroll (Payroll Manager) and bookkeeping (QuickBooks). The role also involves ad hoc assistance to senior members of staff and some administrative tasks for the day to day running of the practice.
Role requirements/past experience
-Part qualified ACA/ACCA or studying
-1 or 2 years past experience at a UK accounting firm, would be preferred
-Excellent IT skills, in particular manipulating Excel spreadsheets
-Past experience with QuickBooks preferable
Benefits
-Hybrid role (after probationary period)
-Study support
-Flexitime
-Casual dress
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-37.5 per week
Salary: £24,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stanmore, HA7 3AG
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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