Assistant Accountant

Job Opportunity:
Assistant Accountant

Location:

Camberley, Surrey

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Sector:
Accountancy Practice / Accounts

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious accountancy and business advisory firm in Camberley that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who is looking to continue developing their technical skills within a varied and hands‑on role. The firm works with entrepreneurial and high‑growth businesses across a range of sectors, providing excellent exposure and long‑term career opportunities.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the preparation of accounts and tax work for a varied portfolio of clients while working closely with senior members of the team.

This is a broad role that will provide exposure to accounts preparation, bookkeeping and client communication within a professional and collaborative environment.

• Preparing statutory and annual accounts from client records
• Assisting with the preparation of draft corporation tax computations
• Preparing year‑end accounting files and ensuring supporting schedules are complete and accurate
• Supporting reconciliations and control account reviews including payroll, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Working with a range of accounting software and cloud accounting packages
• Liaising with clients to resolve basic queries and request information where required
• Preparing clear and well‑presented working papers
• Supporting senior team members with ad‑hoc assignments and client work
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• A good understanding of basic double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience using software such as Xero, Quick Books, Sage, IRIS or similar systems
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office packages
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with clients
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries
• Opportunity to develop your technical and client‑facing skills
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Office‑based role within a collaborative team environment