Corporate Accounts Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Corporate Accounts Assistant to join our client’s accounts team in Paulton. The role can be part‑time or full‑time and offers a hybrid working pattern after a brief probation period. You will work with a diverse portfolio of UK and US corporate clients, gaining practical experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance while receiving support to achieve professional qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review small company accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Assist in drafting more complex accounts for senior review.
• Prepare dormant accounts to meet statutory deadlines.
• Support bookkeeping and maintain client records in Xero.
• Provide information to UK and US tax teams for corporate clients.
• Assist with basic dividend planning and draft basic partnership and non‑resident company tax returns under guidance.
• Manage own workload and contribute flexibly as a team player.

Required profile

• AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/ACA part‑qualified.
• Experience preparing company accounts using accounting software.
• Degree (minimum 2:1) or at least three A‑levels (A, B, B) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication skills.
• Knowledge of VAT, LLP accounts, or international clients is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Xero accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills.

What we offer

• Fully funded study package for AAT/ACCA/ACA qualifications.
• 23 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays and holiday trading.
• Dedicated Wellbeing Day, EAP and MYNDUP wellbeing platform.
• Pension, Health Cash Plan, EV salary sacrifice, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Referral bonuses, long‑service awards and regular employee events.