Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper Location: Dorking, Office-based (Free Parking Available) Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (Pro Rata) Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible Hours Available) Benefits: 20 Days Holiday Bank Holidays Your Birthday Off; Pension; Free Parking Our client pride themselves on delivering expert accounting services with a friendly and approachable touch. They are looking for a proficient and experienced Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to join their team. Whether you’re looking for a full-time role or prefer part-time hours, they offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle while ensuring you play a key role in their growing firm. Why Join Our Client? Flexible Work Arrangements – Choose full-time or part-time hours that work for you. Supportive and Friendly Environment – Work alongside a professional yet approachable team. Work-Life Balance – Enjoy reduced office hours on Fridays and your birthday off Career Growth – Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge within a well-respected firm. Well-established nationwide franchise with fantastic support team at their head office. What You’ll Be Doing: Bookkeeping – Maintain accurate records up to trial balance. VAT Returns – Prepare and submit VAT returns efficiently. Self-Assessment Tax Returns – Assist in the production of self-assessment tax returns. Payroll Processing (Desirable but Not Essential) – Knowledge of payroll systems is a plus. Administrative Support – Provide general support to the team as needed. What They’re Looking For: Experience in bookkeeping, VAT returns, and self-assessment tax returns is essential. Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel is required. AAT qualified or part-qualified candidates are preferred. Excellent communication skills – Ability to liaise with clients and team members effectively. Highly organised, friendly, and approachable – A team player who enjoys a collaborative environment. Experience with TaxCalc, Dext, and BrightPay would be beneficial but is not essential. Hours & Flexibility: Our client’s office hours are Monday - Wednesday between 9 am - 5 pm, Thursday between 8.30am - 5pm, and Friday between 8.30 am - 4 pm. If you’re looking for part-time hours, they offer flexibility in how those hours are structured. Ready to Join Our Client? If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a flexible and friendly work environment, our client would love to hear from you Apply now and become part of a valued team.