Accounts Assistant

North Star Consulting; Crieff; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Study support

Job summary

North Star Consulting in Crieff is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a varied role in a growing practice. Ideal candidates are at AAT 2/3 level with UK practice experience and familiarity with Sage or Xero. The role is hybrid—4 days in the office and 1 day at home—with flexible start/finish times.

You should live within easy travel distance of Crieff and be prepared to support owner-managed and small business clients. Training and study support may be available.

Qualifications

• UK Practice experience preferred in owner-managed or small business environments.
• AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Experience with Sage or Xero accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of FRS 102/105 accounts.
• Data processing and verification of data.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process invoices and reconcile cash and bank statements.
• Assist with preparing P&L statements and self assessments.
• Liaise with payroll team and respond to HMRC enquiries.
• Produce ad hoc reports and manage Excel spreadsheets.
• Utilise Xero and Sage for day-to-day accounting tasks.

Skills

UK practice experience

Attention to detail

Data processing

Communication

Time management

Education

AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting an interesting and varied Accounts Assistant opportunity for a growing Practice in the Crieff area.

This will suit someone at AAT 2 / 3 level or equivalent.

Hybrid working, 4 days in office, 1 work at home. Flexible start / finish times possible by agreement.

To be considered, you should currently live within easy travel distance of the Crieff area.

The ideal candidate will have UK Practice experience, including working with owner-managed and small business clients. Experience of Sage or Xero is highly desirable.

To be considered, you will need 1 years' + experience of -

• Assisting with the preparation of FRS 102 / 105 accounts


• Data processing / input and verification of data


• Sales and purchase ledgers


• Invoice, cash and bank reconciliations


• Assisting with the preparation of P&Ls


• Self assessments


• Liaising with the payroll team


• Managing HMRC enquiries


• Ad hoc reporting


• Excel spreadsheets


• Use of Xero and Sage

You’ll join a warm, friendly and supportive team, supported by a highly experienced Business Manager and Partner.

If you'd like to pursue further study (although not essential), the business can support you with study support, paid study leave and exam fees.

You must hold the right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa support.