Accounts Assistant

ACCOUNTS SEMI-SENIOR

Ringwood

Growing Accountancy Practice | Newly Created Role | Salary circa £30,000

Carlton Young is working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ringwood that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior.

This is a newly created position following a sustained increase in new business. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team, helping the practice manage a growing client portfolio while maintaining a high standard of service and efficient turnaround times.

The role will focus on accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT work across a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.

The Role

As an Accounts Semi-Senior, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Completing bookkeeping assignments across a varied client portfolio
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and resolving bookkeeping queries
• Reviewing client records and identifying missing or incomplete information
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and provide clear updates
• Working with cloud-based accounting software, including Xero
• Supporting the timely onboarding and progression of new client work
• Managing multiple assignments and ensuring deadlines are met
• Assisting with management accounts and wider general practice duties where required
• Working closely with colleagues to improve workflow and reduce turnaround times
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with practice standards

About You

We are looking for someone with solid practical experience gained within an accountancy practice.

To be considered, you should have:

• Around three years’ experience working within an accountancy practice
• Practical experience in accounts preparation and bookkeeping
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Experience working with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• A good working knowledge of Xero or similar cloud accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team

You may currently be studying toward an AAT qualification, already be AAT qualified, or have developed equivalent knowledge through practical, on-the-job experience.

Formal qualifications are welcome, but relevant practice experience and the ability to manage a varied workload are equally important.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful local practice at an important stage of its continued growth.

The company can offer:

• Salary circa £30,000, depending on experience
• A newly created role with genuine scope to develop
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Support with continued AAT study where appropriate
• Annual salary reviews
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Long-term career progression

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or developing Accounts Semi-Senior who is looking for greater responsibility and a secure long-term career move.

To be considered, please submit a complete and up-to-date CV clearly outlining your accountancy practice experience.

About Carlton Young

Launched in 2024, Carlton Young specialises in the recruitment of professionals across the Accountancy, Finance, HR and Insurance sectors.

Founded by a highly experienced multi-disciplined recruiter and a fully qualified chartered accountant, and supported by a skilled team of dedicated recruiters, we combine industry expertise with recruitment knowledge to connect talented professionals with leading businesses.

We value every application. However, due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our client.

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Carlton Young does not charge work-seekers for work-finding services.