Accounts Assistance
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client is looking for an experienced accounts assistant with previous experience in practise, to join their dynamic team on a full time basis. You must posses an AAT qualification and have the proven ability to juggle busy workloads.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with previous experience in a similar role, looking for their next venture.
The role will include:
- Preparation of both quarterly VAT returns
- Regularly prepare management and statutory financial accounts for numerous clients
- Maintain client records
- Prepare and submit other statutory returns and filings
- Support managers when required with looking after a large portfolio of accounts
- Provide coaching and supervision when required to junior staff
We are looking for:
- Previous practise experience
- AAT qualification
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Well organised and ability to use initiative
Details:
Title: Accounts Assistant
Hours: Full time (10am - 4pm)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid - 3 days home, 2 days office)
Benefits and Rewards: Flexibility around core hours (10am - 4pm), 25 days annual leave, 5% pension contribution, life assurance cover of 4x annual salary and access to healthcare.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistance roles across Huntress'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 HR Consulting.
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 £25,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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