Accounts Assistant

Additional Resources; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy firm in Bangor is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing accounts, managing payroll, and assisting clients with compliance. Ideal candidates should have experience in accounting roles and familiarity with software like Xero and Sage. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training contract with professional support

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Relevant accounting qualifications are advantageous.
• Understand cloud-based accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various entities.
• Assist with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Process payrolls and support compliance matters.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Experience in accounting roles

Knowledge of accounting systems

Education

Accounts graduate or equivalent

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base.

As an Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant, you will be supporting a range of clients with accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while developing your professional expertise. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns
• Completing reconciliations, data analysis, and general accounting tasks
• Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero and Sage)
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Assisting with tax returns and other compliance matters
• Liaising with clients and responding to queries professionally

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounts Trainee, Trainee Accountant, junior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Accounts graduate, Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent)
• Ideally have accountancy practice experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting systems

What’s on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Training contract available with professional body support
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Supportive environment with exposure to varied clients and industries
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and forward-looking accountancy practice.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Accounts Assistant
• Company: Additional Resources
• Location: Bangor, County Down
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector: -
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time