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Accounts Assistant - Accountancy Practice

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Recruiter
Reed
Location
Camberley
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
17 September 2026
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Job description

Practice Accounts Assistant - Camberley - £35-40k + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to develop your career within a growing and highly regarded accountancy and business advisory firm?

Our client is a successful and expanding practice based in Camberley, providing expert accounting and business advisory services to entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with public practice experience who is looking to broaden their skills and build a long-term career within a professional and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from client records
Assisting with the completion of year-end accounting files and supporting schedules
Preparing draft business tax computations
Reconciling key control accounts and understanding accounting treatments relating to:

Income, Fixed assets, Payroll, Accruals and prepayments

Ensuring balance sheet accounts are fully supported with appropriate documentation
Liaising with clients to resolve routine accounting queries
Maintaining accurate and well-presented working papers

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation
Experience preparing statutory and annual accounts
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Systems Experience (with some or all would be advantageous):

Xero
QuickBooks
Sage Line 50
IRIS
Excel, Word, Outlook

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

Professional, reliable and highly organised
Trustworthy with excellent levels of integrity and confidentiality
Friendly and approachable with strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a busy office environment
Enthusiastic, motivated and results-focused
A supportive team player with a positive attitude
Well-presented and confident when dealing with clients

What's On Offer?

Opportunity to join a growing and successful accountancy practice
Friendly and supportive working environment
Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
Career development and progression opportunities
Long-term stability within an expanding business

If you're looking to take the next step in your accountancy career and join a business that values ambition, teamwork and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, permanent, office-based job and applications are being considered immediately - Josh Kanarek Reed Camberley

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