Assistant Accountant
JOB_53918244794106Job type
PermanentLocation
FarnhamWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
£20-30,000 DOE
An established, fast‑growing accountancy practice is looking to add a bookkeeper to join their friendly team.
We’re working confidentially with a well‑established and growing Farnham‑based accountancy practice with a loyal local client base and a genuinely supportive culture. They are looking to add a bookkeeper to their friendly, office‑based team. The team value being together in the office and offering a calm, well‑structured environment with plenty of support and offer the options of full or part-time flexible work and free parking.
Your new role
This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role within a collaborative office environment.
Responsibilities will include:
Day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
Bank and control account reconciliations
Preparation of VAT returns (with support where needed)
Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accounts
Reviewing bookkeeping entries and resolving queries
Supporting clients with Xero cloud accounting software
Liaising with HMRC when required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience as a Bookkeeper
Hands‑on Xero experience
Studying or open to studying AAT (Level 2–4)
Exposure to bookkeeping and VAT
Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Confident, friendly communication skills and a reliable, team‑focused approach
Salary between £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience and hours
Training and support into more complex accounting work
A genuinely family‑friendly, low‑pressure working environment
Flexible and part‑time hours considered
Office‑based role in Farnham with a supportive, close‑knit team
Strong benefits package and clear long‑term progression
What you'll get in return
- Salary between £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience and hours
- Training and support into more complex accounting work
- A genuinely family‑friendly, structured low‑pressure working environment
- Flexible and part‑time hours considered
- Office‑based role in Farnham with a supportive, close‑knit team
- Strong benefits package and clear long‑term progression
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Kathryn Lee, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Basingstoke, Ground Floor, 2200 Renaissance, Basing ViewTelephone 03330 105657