Accounts Assistant

Location North Shields
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 to £29,000
Contact name: Laura Olsen

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23157
Published: about 19 hours ago

​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:

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

  • Handling bookkeeping using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns

  • Assisting with management accounts and general reconciliations

  • Liaising with clients to collect documentation and answer queries

  • Supporting the wider team with day-to-day accounting tasks

✅ What We’re Looking For:

  • 1–2 years' experience in an accountancy practice (UK-based)

  • 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