Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Permanent | Part-Time | 16 hours per week over 3 days

Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata

Home-based with weekly or fortnightly meetings in Chester

Start date: September 2026.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, organised and client-focused Assistant Accountant to work closely with the Lead Accountant, supporting a varied portfolio of micro and small limited companies, sole traders, individuals, charities, and clients within the construction sector.

This permanent, part-time role offers home-based working and flexibility over working days. It would suit someone with UK accountancy practice experience who is comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple deadlines and building professional relationships with SME clients.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist the Lead Accountant with accounting and tax preparation, calculations, compliance, and reporting.
• Prepare FRS 102 and FRS 105 accounts for limited companies, alongside accounts for sole traders and charities.
• Prepare corporation tax returns (CT600) and individual and partnership tax returns.
• Manage VAT compliance, registrations and returns, including relevant Making Tax Digital (MTD) ← Back to job search