Title: Accounts Assistant (North Shields)
Location: North Shields, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE30 2RH, UK
Company: SI Recruitment
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 clients' friendly team in North Shields! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid accounts preparation experience who is looking to grow their career in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
- Handle bookkeeping using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Assist with management accounts and general reconciliations
- Liaise with clients to collect documentation and answer queries
- Support the wider team with day-to-day accounting tasks
Person Specification:
- 12 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice
- Comfortable preparing accounts and working with accounting software
- Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
- AAT Level 3 (or working towards) or similar qualification preferred
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