Accounts and Bookkeeping Assistant

Location Stockton-on-Tees
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £33,000
Contact name: Laura Olsen

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23039
Published: about 8 hours ago

​Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant

Overview:

This is a varied role split between our Accounts and Bookkeeping Departments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3–4 years of experience in accounts preparation and be comfortable assisting with client bookkeeping tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

• Supporting bookkeeping tasks, including VAT returns and reconciliations

• Assisting with management accounts

• Liaising with clients and responding to queries

• General support across the practice as required

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience in an accounts role within a practice

• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation

• Competent in using accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)

• Attention to detail and good time management

• Comfortable working across departments in a small practice environment