Part-Time Accounts Assistant

Description

Part-Time Accounts Assistant

Part-Time (20 hours per week) Remote / Work from Home (within 50 miles of Witney, Oxfordshire) Circa £30,000 Pro Rata

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be working with a forward-thinking and expanding accountancy practice that combines traditional expertise with a modern, client-focused approach. Renowned for delivering personal, friendly, and tailored accounting services, they put people at the heart of everything they do — whether that’s their clients or their team.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a talented and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit and supportive team. This role offers the perfect balance of flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful work, all while being part of a forward-thinking and innovative business.

The Role Working remotely, you will provide essential accounts support to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring all financial processes are handled with accuracy and efficiency. Although home-based, you will be required to live within 50 miles of Witney to allow for occasional in-person team meetings or client visits.

Your responsibilities will include:

Bookkeeping for a variety of clients across different industries. Managing Payroll and CIS returns. Preparing and submitting accurate VAT returns. Producing year-end accounts in line with relevant regulations. Completing tax returns for individuals and businesses. Supporting the firm’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTDITSA) transition.

About You To succeed in this role, you will be:

AAT qualified (or equivalent). Experienced within an accountancy practice environment. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Able to work independently, managing multiple deadlines and priorities. A confident communicator with a good understanding of general business operations. Based within 50 miles of Witney to accommodate occasional travel.

The Benefits

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. 100% remote working (with occasional travel for meetings). Be part of a modern, friendly, and supportive practice. Work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and client care.

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a progressive and people-focused accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.

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