Accounts Assistant

Roberts York Limited is a fast-growing, modern accountancy practice based in Liphook. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, forward-thinking advice to a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. Our team is friendly, professional, and committed to helping clients – and each other – succeed.

Duties and responsibilities
The Role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our expanding team.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across all areas of accountancy practice. You’ll support the senior team with client work and day-to-day operations while developing your skills and professional experience.

The right person will be eager to get involved, willing to learn, and ready to take on more responsibility as the firm grows. For those who wish to progress, there will be opportunities to:

  • Manage client relationships,
  • Take ownership of particular deadlines or service areas, and
  • Increase working hours as the business continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting in the preparation of accounts for a range of clients
  • Supporting the payroll process and preparing VAT returns
  • Processing invoices, receipts, and payments
  • Helping ensure company compliance and governance
  • Maintaining accurate records and supporting ad hoc finance tasks
  • Communicating effectively with clients and the wider team
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary (£24,000 – £27,000 FTE, pro rata)
  • Flexible part-time hours (10–16 per week, with scope to increase)
  • Friendly, modern working environment
  • Opportunity to gain broad, all-round experience in accountancy practice
  • Option to take on additional responsibility and grow your role over time
  • Potential for a training contract after 6 months (subject to performance and business needs)
Experience and qualifications
About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn
  • Confident using computers and picking up new software
  • Organised, with excellent attention to detail
  • Adaptable to change and comfortable in a growing, fast-paced environment
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team


Roberts York Limited £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, pro-rata Liphook