Job Description
📍 Location: Portsmouth
⏳ Job Type: Part-time (20 to 25 hours per week, depending on business needs)
💷 Salary: £13 to £17 per hour (depending on experience)
📅 Schedule: Monday to Friday (day shift, flexible hours available)
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper looking to take the next step in your career? Brainwave Accountants, a well-established family-run accountancy firm in Portsmouth, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented individual to join our team. We specialise in providing professional services to SMEs, and this role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients.
What We Offer:
· A friendly and supportive working environment
· Exposure to a variety of industries and clients
· Flexibility with working hours (no weekends!)
· Great company benefits, including:
· Additional leave
· Company pension
· Free parking permit
About the Role:
As an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and submitting year-end accounts for a range of clients
* Completing corporation tax returns for limited companies and LLPs
* Preparing Self-Assessment tax returns
* Handling VAT returns and CIS returns (calculating and submitting to HMRC)
* Managing client payroll and pension administration
* Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
* Carrying out bookkeeping duties for various clients
* Assisting with service charge accounts and charity accounts (desirable but not essential)
* Answering client queries via phone, email, and in person
* General office administration as required
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced – Minimum 3 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice
Qualified – AAT or similar accountancy qualification required
Tech-savvy – Experience with various electronic accounting software
Proactive & Organised – Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A Team Player – Works well in a collaborative environment
A Strong Communicator – Confident in dealing with clients professionally
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking professional who wants to develop their career in accountancy.
📩 How to Apply:
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Send your cover letter and CV to Mrs Sabine Raza Khan at sabine@brain-waves.co.uk to apply.