Accounts Assistant

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Salary Package: £28000 - £35000 per annum
Location: Camborne, England
Consultant: Sally Appleby
Posted: 02/07/2026

Description:

A respected and friendly accountancy practice in Cornwall is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This role offers autonomy, development and the chance to work closely with Client Managers and Senior Accountants to deliver high‑quality accounting support.

The Role

• Draft annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and rentals


• Prepare corporation tax calculations & CT600 for review


• Draft personal tax returns & SA100


• Finalise client packs ready for submission


• Maintain CRM tasks to ensure visibility across all jobs


• Liaise with clients for basic queries


• Complete VAT returns

You’ll take ownership of your own accounts, producing accurate work ready for senior review and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

What You’ll Bring

• AAT‑qualified


• Experience producing accounts, VAT returns and tax returns


• Practice background


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently


• Confident using accounting software


• Organised, proactive and able to meet deadlines

Software

Experience with:

• Xero


• DEXT


• TaxCalc …and other accounting platforms.

Working Hours & Flexibility

• 37.5 hours per week


• Flexible start/finish times between 8:30am and 6pm


• Supportive of work‑life balance

Company Culture & Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)


• Your birthday off!


• Occasional office lunches


• Quarterly staff events


• Friendly, collaborative team


• Free parking & easy access from the A30

£28,000–£35,000 per annum

To find out more about this fantastic opportunity in Cornwall, please contact Sally Appleby at Berry Recruitment Truro, where all conversations will be held in the strictest confidence.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.