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Vita CV is hiring an Accounts Assistant for an established accountancy practice in central Leeds, offering hybrid working, full AAT study support, and a documented route from Assistant to Senior Accountant. Full company name shared with shortlisted candidates at initial screening.

THE ROLE

This is a permanent, entry-level accounts seat with formal study support. The practice has fifteen client-facing accountants across two UK offices. This role reports to a Semi-Senior Accountant and works across a portfolio of small-business clients (limited companies and sole traders).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Process client bookkeeping records: bank reconciliations, purchase ledger, sales ledger.

• Prepare VAT returns for review by qualified colleagues.

• Support year-end accounts preparation under supervision of qualified accountants.

• Maintain client records in the practice management system (training given on the specific platform).

• Liaise with clients on document chasing and basic queries. Most contact is by email, occasional phone.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• AAT Level 2 completed, substantially in progress, or willingness to start the qualification from day one (funded by the client).

• GCSE-level Maths and English, or equivalent.

• Reasonable Excel: SUMIF, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, basic formulas.

• Attention to detail and discipline with deadlines.

• Right to work in the UK.

Candidates with no AAT exposure but a strong numerical aptitude (Maths A-level, finance-related degree, prior bookkeeping exposure) will be considered. The practice funds AAT Level 2 from start.

WHAT IS ON OFFER

• Pay: £12.82 to £14.62 per hour (£25,000 to £28,500 annualised at 37.5 hours) depending on AAT level held.

• AAT study support: paid study leave (one day per study week before exams), funded course fees, funded exam costs, and a documented salary uplift at AAT Level 3 and Level 4 completion.

• Hybrid. Three days onsite in central Leeds, two from home after a six-week induction.

• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus three additional days at Christmas.

• Defined route from Accounts Assistant to Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant. Pay bands and timing documented in the practice's internal framework.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

Important note: this is a regulated accountancy practice. Confidentiality, client money handling rules, and conduct standards apply from day one. Full induction and ongoing training is provided.

Submit your CV through Vita CV to be considered.