Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant PE2, Peterborough £28,000 - £32,000 DOE Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Looking for someone to start as soon as possible Job Purpose To provide accurate and efficient bookkeeping and payroll services to a portfolio of clients within a busy accountancy practice, ensuring all financial records, payroll processes and VAT returns are completed in line with deadlines and HMRC regulations. The role also involves handling client queries in a professional manner, maintaining high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and customer service while supporting the smooth running of client accounts. Job Responsibilities Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients Process sales, purchase ledgers, invoices and receipts Reconcile bank accounts and client statements Prepare and post basic journal entries Process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients Calculate wages, deductions, statutory pay and overtime Manage pension auto enrolment and employee changes Handle client queries via phone and email with a professional and polite telephone manner Processing VAT returns Liaise with HMRC and external bodies when required Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all client data Work to deadlines in a busy practice environment Key skills required Bookkeeping accuracy and attention to detail Payroll processing knowledge (including HMRC RTI) Experience with accounting Bank reconciliations and basic accounting skills Strong numeracy and organisational skills Ability to meet deadlines in a busy practice Professional telephone manner and communication skills Good client service and query handling Confidentiality and data accuracy Ability to multitask and work as part of a team EMA25