Total Accounting – Paisley (Town Centre)
Full-time | Permanent | Monday–Thursday (Every Friday Off)
This isn’t a typical Bookkeeping / Assistant Accountant role.
At Total Accounting, we don’t just process numbers — we act as a complete finance function for ambitious, growing businesses (typically £1m+ turnover).
That means your work goes beyond data entry. You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, meaningful financial information that supports real business decisions.
If you’re looking to develop real capability, progress quickly, and work in a high-performing finance environment, this role is built for you.
* 4-day working week – every Friday off
* Work with ambitious, growing businesses (not micro accounts)
* Exposure to real financial insight and decision-making
* Structured systems and workflows (no chaos or guesswork)
* Modern, high-spec office with advanced cloud tools
* Full training and development, including QuickBooks certification
* Daily support from experienced senior staff
* Clear progression into more senior finance responsibilities
The Role
You’ll take ownership of client work through to Trial Balance, forming the foundation for management reporting and higher-level financial insight. This is a structured, supported environment where you’ll be trained properly from day one, but also expected to take responsibility and grow.
Key Responsibilities
* Process financial transactions using cloud accounting systems
* Complete bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations
* Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with compliance requirements
* Maintain accurate financial records through to Trial Balance
* Support month-end processes and financial close activities
* Identify errors and improve data quality across client accounts
* Work within structured systems and workflows
Systems You’ll Use
We are a Platinum Accredited QuickBooks firm, supported by:
* QuickBooks
* Dext
* Syft Analytics
* LinkMyBooks
If you have Xero experience, we’ll fully train you to transition to QuickBooks.
What We’re Looking For
* 1–3 years’ experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role
* Strong attention to detail
* Organised, reliable, and methodical
* A genuine desire to learn and develop
* Experience with cloud accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
* Understanding of VAT, debtors, and creditors
* Basic knowledge of accounting principles
About Total Accounting
We work with a select portfolio of £1m+ turnover businesses, delivering a fully outsourced finance function.
Our focus is simple:
* Accuracy
We’re a modern, systems-driven accountancy firm - very different from traditional practices.
* Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
* Office-based in Paisley town centre
* 5 minutes from train station + parking available
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