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Accounts Assistant

Recruiter
Reed
Location
Liverpool
Salary
£28,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
17 September 2026
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Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Liverpool Salary: £28,000 per annum + Paid Study Support + Salary Increase with Exam Passes Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven Accounts Assistant to join a well-established accountancy practice based in Liverpool. Supporting a varied portfolio of SME clients, you will gain hands-on experience across accounts preparation, bookkeeping and client support while studying towards a professional qualification.

This role is ideal for someone seeking long-term career development within practice, offering fully paid study support, salary increases linked to exam success, and a clear progression pathway.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
Completing bookkeeping duties using cloud-based accounting software
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Liaising directly with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries
Supporting senior team members with client accounts assignments
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records
Assisting with general practice administration where required

About You

Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment is essential
AAT qualified, studying AAT, or looking to begin professional studies
Strong communication and organisational skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Keen to develop a long-term career within accountancy practice
Able to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines

What's on Offer?

Starting salary of £28,000

Fully paid study support towards AAT, ACCA or ACA qualifications

Salary increases upon successful exam passes

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional annual leave awarded with length of service

Early finish every day with 8:30am - 4:00pm working hours

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear progression opportunities within the practice

Exposure to a broad range of SME clients across various sectors

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant looking to develop their technical skills, progress professionally, and build a successful career within a supportive and growing accountancy practice.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply here or contact Liz Chapman at Reed today.

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