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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Hybrid

Preston, United kingdom

£ 42,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

18-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Attention to detail Training Accounting

Job Specifications

Job Title: Assistant Practice Accountant

Location: Preston (hybrid)

Salary: £26,000 - £42,000 Depending on Experience AND Qualifications

Service Care are delighted to be working with a growing Accountancy Firm in the heart of Preston. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience within an Accountancy Firm. If you are looking for a new role within a modern and growing firm this could be the role for you!

Duties include but are not limited to:

Responsible for your own portfolio of clients, acting as a main point of contact for these clients.
Bookkeeping and VAT returns using accounting software.
Accounts preparation up to review stage.
Personal tax returns, primarily for directors and shareholders.
First point of contact for any quires or concerns.

Skills and Requirements

At least 3 years experience within an Accountancy Practice
Experience of Bookkeeping and VAT returns
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience using Iris Accounting (desirable)

Benefits

Generous Salary depending on experience and qualifications
ACCA Study Support – if not qualified, salary will reflect this
Hybrid Working
Early finish on a Friday
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Free parking
Personal Training and Development
Pension
Team events
Free Tea or Coffee
Modern offices with a games room

If you or someone you know would be interested in applying for this role, please contact Taylor Townsend via email at taylor.townsend@servicecare.org.uk or call

01772 208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position – a successful recommendation is worth £250!

About the Company

Service Care Solutions are a UK based recruitment agency offering a range of temporary and permanent job vacancies. We specialise in offering a wide range of Social Work, Healthcare, Mental Health, Criminal Justice (including drug and alcohol related work), Probation, Social Housing, Legal, Construction and Sales and Customer Service. We cover the whole of the UK and have positions which range in seniority from entry-level to directorships in both the public and private sectors. We aim to provide an exceptional level of ... Know more