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