Accounts Assistant

Ian J Brown & Co; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Edinburgh is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their growing team. The role involves preparing annual accounts, managing bookkeeping, and handling payroll, with a focus on cloud accounting practices. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive team environment, ideal for someone with experience in accountancy.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

35 hour working week

33 days paid annual leave

Long service holiday reward

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts to trial balance stage.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting products, preferably Xero.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparation and submission of income tax returns.
• Bookkeeping and payroll tasks.

Skills

Communication

Bookkeeping

Cloud Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Offices based in Edinburgh EH10 5QE + Dalkeith, EH22 1DS
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum, DOE + Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, including 12.30pm finish on a Friday,
• 35 hour working week,
• 33 days paid annual leave,
• Long service holiday reward,
• Small team structure for promotion and development,
• Regular social activities,
• Company pension scheme,
• Supportive training,
• Enhanced sick pay

About us:

Ian J Brown & Co have grown as a business over the years, and during this time we have embraced new digital practices introducing them into our traditional accountancy ways.

At the heart of our focus, we support clients to ensure they benefit from the effective use of digital accounting software and platforms.

Due to our continued rapid growth, we are now seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team!

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies,
• Preparation of CT600s and income tax returns,
• Preparation and submission of income tax returns,
• Bookkeeping,
• Payroll

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience with a similar role within an accountancy practice,
• Experience of preparing accounts to trial balance stage and beyond,
• Experience of cloud accounting products, preferably Xero,
• Excellent communication skills as you will be dealing directly with our clients

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.