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Assistant Accountant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated 5 November 2025
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An Assistant Accountant, or Accounting Clerk supports a company’s accounting department with their day to day functions by carrying out entry-level accounting duties. Their primary duties include reconciling accounts, managing payroll and preparing financial reports.

Assistant Accountant duties and responsibilities

An Assistant Accountant supports the financial operations of a company by performing administrative and clerical duties. They are responsible for the accuracy of financial statements and information. Other duties and responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant include:

  • Updating and reconciling financial ledgers
  • Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets for the company
  • Preparing financial documents such as purchase orders and bank statements
  • Verifying company expenses, bank deposits and bank payments
  • Reporting discrepancies, mistakes or potential fraud to senior management
  • Complying with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies
  • Keeping their personal accounting qualifications up to date
  • Researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion

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Assistant Accountant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Our client based in Chadderton is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a permanent position at their distribution site.

Main Duties;
  • Preparing for Audits
  • Assisting accountants on daily duties
  • Checking through bank transactions
  • Pulling together end of month reports

Working hours & Salary;
  • Monday-Friday
  • 08:30-17:00
  • £23,000-£25,000 P/A dependant on experience

Skills & Requirements;
  • Must have excellent written and verbal skills
  • Experience in similar roles
  • AAT Qualified

If you're interested please apply now with a CV, you can call the office on 0161 205 7000 for more information

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Chadderton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
  • Bachelor's 4 years (preferred)

Example 2

What you will do in your working day

Duties will include:
  • Inputting data onto the accounting software
  • Following standard monthly accounting processes
  • Preparing bank analyses and other basic reconciliations (VAT, PAYE etc.) seeking support as required
  • Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders including assisting credit control
  • Supporting the production of management accounts
  • Assisting in the compilation of the end of year audit file and liaison with external auditors
  • Becoming familiar with safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and GDPR regulations, ensuring they are adhered to at all times
  • Undertaking all tasks in accordance with charity policies and procedures
  • Undertaking other duties appropriate to the job as may be required from time to time





The training you will be getting

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered by our provider Learning Skills Partnership via online learning, combining on line lectures and one to one sessions.

Before starting, we aim to train and upskill individuals with our NOCN accredited courses, these will be once a week, every two weeks, over a three month period. Upon completion of each course, you will receive a certificate. Not only does this look amazing on your CV for employers, but you're able to upskill yourself at zero cost!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £13,312.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Application question(s):
  • Are you currently employed?
  • Are you currently in education or training?
  • Do you live in Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin?


Work Location: In ID: VAC[phone number]

Example 3

Errigal a market leading construction company; with specialist expertise in partition systems, external façade, interior fit out, ceilings and bespoke solutions are seeking an Assistant Account.

Role:

This role will have responsibility of assisting with the management accounts processes within the Finance Department.

Principal Duties & Key Deliverables
  • Drafting of monthly management reporting pack to Finance Manager/Director.
  • Month end close – Journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations.
  • Monthly variance analysis enabling senior management to understand and interpret data to facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Ensuring all VAT/Statutory returns and payments including CIS returns and ONS Surveys are prepared in line with requirements.
  • Drafting payroll and pension submissions for small payroll scheme
  • Accounts receivable – posting and emailing sales invoices, chasing outstanding debtors.
  • Accounts payable – posting transactions, processing payment runs.
  • Cash management.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to develop business acumen, commercial awareness and to act as a strategic business partner.

Experience Qualifications
  • Qualified Accounting Technician with proven post qualification experience.
  • Proven experience with management accounts and monthly reporting cycle.
  • Highly numerate and analytical with strong attention to detail
  • Diligent and able to work efficiently with attention to detail, within required timescales.
  • Experience using Sage / Xero / similar systems and advantage.
  • Experience in the Construction Industry an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


Application deadline: ID: Assistant Accountant

Example 4

We are working with a one of Northern Irelands largest hospitality companies. Who are looking to recruit for an Assistant Accountant to join their ever-growing team.

Take a sneak peek below;

Assistant Accountant

Belfast

Salary: £27k

Duties will include; but are not limited to;

· Preparation of month end reconciliations.

· Assist with the timely production of monthly management accounts for all companies within the Group.

· Assist with the timely production of the Group’s VAT returns.

· Assist in the preparation of the Group’s annual financial statements.

· Assist in the preparation of files for annual audit.

· Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators for the Group.

About you…

· Strong analytical skills

· Extensive knowledge of bookkeeping skills

· Extensive experience with Excel spreadsheets.

· At least 2 years experience in a similar role

Could this role be the one for you?

To find out more information APPLY now with an updated CV or give Gillian a call on 028 90 994 111.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Belfast City Centre: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:
  • accounting: 2 years (required)
  • similar: 2 years (required)
  • Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
  • Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
  • Accounts Technician Qualification (required)

Work Location: One ID: VAC-19774

Example 5

We are an accountancy business based in the Tolworth area who have ambitious plans to grow our business.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our accounts team.

As an Assistant Accountant you’ll already have gained a good level of experience within an accounting environment and ideally, be AAT qualified/ACCA part qualified as a minimum.

You will be a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients.

KEY Responsibilities

Business Services

  • Undertake/assist with bookkeeping tasks (bank reconciliations, purchase/sales invoices, etc) for clients
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for clients and submit to Senior/Manager for review
  • Assist with the preparation of annual accounts, management accounts and personal tax returns
  • Manage workloads to ensure internal deadlines are met
  • Provide full support to clients via telephone, email, slack etc

Administration

  • Liaise with clients where required
  • Ensure electronic and physical client files are complete and maintained fully
  • Returning client records
  • Answering the telephone

Business Development

  • Build positive relationships with clients in day to day work
  • Identify areas to develop new business or offer additional services
  • Promote the services of the business to clients and potential clients

Team

  • Communicate effectively with others in the team
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in order to meet the objectives of the business
  • Assist your team with managing their workloads to ensure deadlines are met
  • Contribute to team meetings and put forward ideas and feedback in order to improve ways of working

General

  • Undertake any other tasks that may be reasonably requested
  • Turkish speaker would be advantageous

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Education:
  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:
  • accounting: 1 year Location: One location

Example 6

The Business & Opportunity:

A new opportunity has been created to join this entrepreneurial family run business operating within the health and beauty uniform industry. Traditionally a manufacturer of uniforms and associated products, they have also vastly grown their business via e-commerce. They have an excellent mix of a well-established and loyal client base, together with having recently won large contracts in new sectors across healthcare, beauty salons, care homes and colleges.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for a wide range of tasks, from invoice posting, helping with management accounts and producing meaningful analysis. Specifically, this will include:

  • Management Accounts to draft with accompanying analysis.
  • Production of weekly and monthly reports within Excel.
  • Post and checking of purchase invoices.
  • Checking supplier statements.
  • Allocating payments and suggesting payment runs.
  • Answer accounts queries.
  • Input expenses.
  • Reconciliation of credit cards.
  • Reconciliation of control accounts.
  • Preparation of VAT returns.

Ideal Skills & Experience:
  • Likely to have worked within an SME, with experience in a varied accounts capacity.
  • Open to either part-qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA or those who haven’t chosen the exam route.
  • Competent user of Excel and other MS office products.
  • Will suit someone with commercial acumen with energy and a pro-active, hands-on mindset keen to add value in a growing business.

What’s on offer:
  • A competitive salary in the region of 20-25k (dependent on experience).
  • Flexitime options and occasional working from home.
  • 24 days holiday.
  • Free onsite parking at their North Leeds premises (c1 mile north of Leeds City Centre), also on bus routes.
  • Open to study support after a qualifying period.
  • The opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic setting for a growing entrepreneurial business.
  • Easily accessible from all parts of West Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate & Wakefield.

Next Steps:
  • Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Monday to ID: BLDW1008

Example 7

The Company

Venture Finance Management was founded in 2021, we are a team of Finance Business Partners providing SMEs with a collaborative finance function and supplying management with complete financial oversight.

Based in the heart of Liverpool's thriving commercial district, we work closely with some of the most forward thinking and dynamic organisations in the North West. Our success to date is based very much on our core values of accountability, innovation and client collaboration.

We have grown rapidly over the last year and are looking to add another bright, emerging talent to our team.

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven and analytical individual to work closely with the management team to provide a high level client service whilst gaining exposure in different areas of accountany and potentially training towards a qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Control client data and bookkeeping using accounting Software.
  • Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
  • Build strategic board packs for clients.
  • Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with clients.
  • Prepare statutory year-end accounts and corporation tax returns.
  • General administration tasks.

What are we looking for?

  • Level 3 AAT qualified and studying towards Level 4 or higher education (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
  • An ambitious team player.
  • A courteous and polite approach.
  • An interest in Business and Finance.
  • Practice experience would be beneficial.
  • Being proficient using Xero would be beneficial.

Remuneration & Benefits

  • A salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience.
  • 23 days holiday including your birthday as a paid holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Full study support package including exam leave.
  • A JD Gym membership and WHOOP health & fitness subscription.
  • A performance based annual bonus scheme.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £17,500.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Gym membership
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • L3 9lq: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • accounting: 2 years (required)


Work Location: In ID: VFM
Expected start date: 01/10/2023

Example 8

WLS are looking for an assistant accountant.

Location: West Norwood, London.

Salary: 40-50k DOE.

Hours: 8:30-17:00 Mon-Fri.

Who we are:

WLS is one of the most recognised and reputable security companies in London. Since 1983, WLS has succeeded in protecting thousands of residential and commercial sites around the capital.

Now is the time to join the team. Over the next 3 years WLS intends to quadruple their turnover, growing the business into a titan of the industry. We are looking for an assistant accountant, with experience within the construction industry, to join us on that journey.

This will be an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to develop their skills in an exciting and challenging industry.

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties as an Accountant:

· Managing account receivables/ payables.

· Preparation and submission of sales invoices and applications for payment.

· Perform Bank reconciliations.

· Submitting HMRC returns.

· Helping/ Assisting line manager in other ad hoc tasks.

Role Requirements:

· Must be part qualified (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or AAT)

· Must have 1-2 years’ experience using Sage and Clik.

· Basic understanding of Excel.

What can we offer you?

· Highly competitive salary.

· 21 days holiday, increasing by a day every year after 5 years at the company.

· Extra day holiday for your birthday.

· Pension Scheme

· The ability to work flexibly if needs be.

· Strong progression structure within the business, allowing you to develop your skills and responsibility within the organisation.

The above is by no means exhaustive, you may be required to carry out other duties in line with your skill set as and when the company deem necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
  • What accounting software do you have experience with?
  • What experience do you have within the construction industry?

Experience:
  • accounting: 2 years Location: In person

Example 9

We are looking to recruit a Senior or Assistant Accountant to work in our modern growing firm, based in our Bury St Edmunds office. The successful applicant will be part qualified / qualified with at least three years’ experience in either practice and or industry and have the ability to work well in a team and possess good communication skills. They will be involved and often lead the accounts work and client relations, having direct contact with our clients and opportunities to interact and understand the clients they work with.

To be successful in this role, you will be motivated, keen to learn and able to work to deadlines. You will also enjoy working in and contributing to a professional proactive working environment, managing and delegating to staff and providing support to the client managers and directors.

The role will develop you to have a strong and practical understanding of all issues relevant to generally family owned or owner managed businesses covering a wide range of sectors across East Anglia.

The primary responsibilities will include:-
  • Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Involvement in and support to clients in varied forms of business advisory
  • Drafting personal and company tax returns, and related supporting documentation, tax planning and long-term wealth planning
  • Management accounts and VAT returns
  • Dealing with queries from clients
  • Liaising with clients, understanding their accounting systems, processes and business to help offer support and advice
  • Managing onsite or project specific staff teams, reviewing and compiling their work for director input
  • Assisting and developing junior staff

The salary package will be competitive, depending upon the level of qualification and experience. As a firm we offer flexible working hours, with hybrid working, and will offer you support throughout your time with us, with the opportunity to grow and progress where applicable.

Key benefits and Working Practices

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working with fully hosted systems

Progression opportunities

Employee Assistant Programme

Varied and successful clients, client contact and interaction

Modern offices and working practices

Social Events

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends



Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:
  • accounting: 1 year Location: In person

Example 10

Have you decided that University isn’t for you and instead, are keen to get some real-world experience in a fast-growing, fun, and innovative environment? Come and join our Form3 apprenticeship programme and be part of a company that’s committed to your career progression!

Our apprenticeship programme promises to show you the inner workings of our Finance department all whilst giving you on the job training and allowing you to work towards gaining an AAT qualification in Accounting on a Level 2 or 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship programme. Your apprenticeship will last 18 months and we’ll explore further opportunities with you when you’re done studying.

YOUR TEAM

You’ll play a really important role in our deeply experienced and vibrant Finance team who have a real passion for development and learning.

The team is growing and manages accounting and controls; business partnering; tax compliance; and treasury management, and has plans to introduce a new Finance system over the coming months.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

During your apprenticeship, you’ll follow a fully supported training programme delivered online by The Apprentice Academy. You’ll be assigned a tutor who will talk you through your training and who will have monthly sessions with you to check in on your progress.

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be responsible for:

  • Assisting the Accounts Assistant with posting sales invoices to the sales ledger
  • Preparing accounting entries such as journals
  • Managing transactional tasks such as employee expenses, supplier invoices, etc.
  • Dealing with queries and supporting the month end close process, including reconciling accounts
  • Supporting the year-end financial statement preparation and statutory audit
  • Assisting the team in coordinating the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts
  • Liaising with other departments in Form3 to maximise cost efficiencies and to gain business understanding

WHAT WE'RE Looking FOR
  • As well as having the standard 5 9-4 grade GCSEs (including Maths and English) under your belt, we’ll need you to have at least 3 A*-C A levels in at least one numerically related subject.
  • We are also interested in hearing from candidates who have successfully completed a Level 2 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.

We’re also really keen to hear from you if you:
  • Are able to demonstrate real interest in a career in Finance
  • Have excellent numerical, verbal and written communications skills
  • Have some transferable skills gained through extra-curricular activities or previous work experience that’s relevant to the apprenticeship
  • Have an inquisitive mind and are interested in rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in
  • Are 18 or older
  • Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years, and have valid residency status
  • Are able to work full time (Monday to Friday) and are excited at the prospect of remote working

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

As you can imagine, we tend to receive lots of applications for our apprenticeship roles, so we’ll need you to submit a CV that details (at the very least) your education, previous work experience and achievements, as well as a cover letter explaining:
  • Why you’re interested in a career in Finance and in this apprenticeship.
  • Why you think you’d be great in this role.
  • Why you think your skills and experience are relevant for this role.

If your application is successful, we’ll get in touch with you as soon as we can to arrange a video interview with you to learn a bit more about you.

EQUAL Opportunities *

At Form3 we embrace equal opportunity and are committed to building a diverse team of exceptional individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status and it is our strong belief that the more inclusive we are as a business, the better our work will be.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

Application question(s):
  • Do you have at least one Maths related A-Level? Examples could be, but are not limited to Maths, Sciences, Computer Science, or equivalent (required)
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What does an Assistant Accountant do?

Assistant Accountants are entry-level finance professionals who perform basic accounting duties. Their tasks usually involve conducting office administration, prepping financial records and handling payments. Assistant Accountants may work closely with other employees or as part of a company’s accounting department. They assist with financial audits and often help Senior Accountants analyse and generate reports for management. Assistant Accountants work in either small or large accounting firms across a wide range of industries. They usually work regular business hours during weekdays. They spend most of their workday at a desk working with financial software or transmitting financial information with their Supervisors.

Assistant Accountant skills and qualifications

A successful Assistant Account candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications to that typically include:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Mathematical skills and in-depth knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles
  • In-depth understanding of analytics
  • Ability to work as a part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency with accounting software, such as Xero or QuickBooks

Assistant Accountant experience requirements

An Assistant Accountant must have at least two years of experience working as part of an accounting or financial team in an office environment. Some employers prefer candidates who have prior experience working in an entry-level accounting role, such as Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant.

Assistant Accountant education and training requirements

Assistant Accountant should have a strong academic background in maths. As a minimum, they must have strong GCSE results in maths and English. A-levels in maths, statistics or business studies is also useful. Candidates can also take an apprenticeship to earn their accounting qualifications, or can do these independently. Popular entry-level accounting qualifications include a Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting or Foundations in Accountancy qualification. A degree is not essential, but it can help a candidate with their career progression. Relevant degree courses include maths, accounting and economics.

Assistant Accountant salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary of an Assistant Accountant in the UK is £26,364 per year. This figure varies depending on factors, including the company, person’s experience and geographical location.

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