Accounts Assistant

Lusona Consultancy; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing and dynamic Accounts & Business Services team in Dundee. This role offers genuine career progression opportunities and involves preparing year-end accounts, management accounts, and providing excellent client service. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in UK practice and be motivated towards professional qualifications; excellent salary and benefits, including study support, are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Study support

Excellent salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing management and annual accounts for clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for a diverse range of clients.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Carrying out independent examinations for charity clients.
• Maintaining regular contact with clients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Approach

Effective Communication

Cloud-based Accounting

Education

AAT qualified, studying, or motivated to work towards professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

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Accounts Assistant required to join the growing and successful Accounts & Business Services team of this highly-regarded CA firm.

This award-winning firm has an excellent reputation with both clients and employees, with a key focus on providing high-quality client service and creating a wider community impact. This role, based in Dundee, has been created due to recent client wins/referrals and growth of a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, charities, and small limited companies across various sectors. As an Accounts Assistant, you will work in a collaborative and dynamic team with genuine opportunities to progress throughout your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing year-end accounts for a diverse range of clients, as reviewed by senior team members
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Carrying out independent examinations for charity clients
• Maintaining regular contact with clients, dealing with incoming queries, and escalating where appropriate

You will have:

• Experience working within UK accountancy practice (minimum 12 months)
• AAT qualified, studying, or motivated to work towards professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA)
• Experience preparing management and annual accounts for clients
• Excellent attention to detail, an analytical approach, and effective communication skills
• A passion for cloud-based accounting, with experience/knowledge of Xero, Sage, and/or QuickBooks software

Excellent salary (DOE), benefits, and study support. Flexible/hybrid working options available. For more information, contact Lynsey Kerr at 07960 874 969 or [email protected]