Accounts Assistant – Accountancy Practice
📍 Location: North Shields
💼 Type: Full-time / Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Are you a motivated Junior Accounts Assistant with experience in a small to medium-sized accountancy practice? We're looking for someone like you to join our friendly team in North Shields!
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid accounts preparation experience who’s looking to grow their career in a supportive and professional environment.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
2. Handling bookkeeping using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
3. Preparing and submitting VAT returns
4. Assisting with management accounts and general reconciliations
5. Liaising with clients to collect documentation and answer queries
6. Supporting the wider team with day-to-day accounting tasks
✅ What We’re Looking For:
7. 1–2 years' experience in an accountancy practice (UK-based)
8. Comfortable preparing accounts and working with accounting software
9. Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles
10. Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
11. AAT Level 3 (or working towards) or similar qualification preferred