Accounts Assistant

Nfuzion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in North Shields is seeking a motivated Junior Accounts Assistant with experience in a UK accountancy practice. You will prepare year-end accounts, handle bookkeeping, and submit VAT returns within a friendly team. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude, along with experience using accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Comfortable preparing accounts and working with accounting software.
• Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Handle bookkeeping using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Experience in bookkeeping with Xero

Experience in VAT preparation

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT Level 3 or similar qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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 is looking to grow their career in a supportive and professional environment.

Location

North Shields

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