Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an experienced full or part-time accounts assistant on a salary of between £28,000 - £32,000 (based on 38 hours p/w, pro-rata for part-time).
The position would suit someone who is part or fully qualified in a recognised accounting body with at least 2 years' experience working within a practice environment.
We are also happy to hire someone who is qualified by experience only.
Our core opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4pm but there is some flexibility for someone full-time to WFH 2 days a week.
Maybe you are an experienced accountants assistant who only wants to work school hours or 2/3 days per week or a parent returning to work - we are flexible for the right candidate so please contact us with your desired hours and days.
Requirements are as follows:
Essential skills:
- Experience of working in an accountancy practice
- Be able to prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Excellent knowledge of excel
- Experience of using accounting packages such as VT and XERO.
- Liaising with clients
- Answering telephone calls and dealing with client queries as required
Please send us your CV with a covering email/letter explaining why you feel you are the best person for the job, along with your current salary and/or salary expectations.
The position will remain open until we have hired the perfect candidate.
Please only apply if you are within a commutable distance to WR2 Worcester.
PLEASE STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worcester, WR2 4BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Accounts Assistant
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Hand & Co's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
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 £28,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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