Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant

Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant - Nr Chelmsford, Essex Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established accountancy practice based near Chelmsford who are looking to appoint a Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accountancy career who is looking to gain broad exposure across both tax and bookkeeping within a supportive practice environment. As the Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant, you will support the wider accounting team with a mix of tax and bookkeeping duties, including: • Assisting with the preparation of personal tax returns • Supporting the preparation of VAT returns • Carrying out day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients • Processing purchase and sales ledgers • Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance • Assisting with client queries in a professional and timely manner • Supporting accountants with year-end accounts preparation • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records • Providing general administrative support to the tax and accounts team To be considered for this Tax Junior / Bookkeeping Assistant position, you will need: • Some experience within an accountancy practice or finance environment is desirable • A keen interest in developing a career in tax and accountancy • Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills • Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills • Confident communicator with a professional approach • Able to manage workload and meet deadlines What’s on offer: • Full training and development within a supportive practice • Exposure to both tax and bookkeeping work • Opportunity to progress within the firm • Friendly and collaborative team environment This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accountancy within a respected practice near Chelmsford. To apply, please contact Sheridan Maine or submit your CV today. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.