Accounts Assistant

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CA firm in Dundee is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing Accounts & Business Services team. This role offers genuine opportunities for career progression while managing a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience in UK accountancy practice and be AAT qualified or studying towards professional qualifications.

Benefits

Study Support

Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for diverse clients.
• Conducting independent examinations for charity clients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Cloud-based Accounting

Education

AAT Qualified

Studying for AAT/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Join the growing and successful Accounts & Business Services team at this highly-regarded CA firm.

This award-winning firm has an excellent reputation with clients and employees, focusing on high-quality client service and community impact. Based in Dundee, this role has been created due to recent growth and client wins, managing 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, dynamic team with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preparing year-end accounts for a diverse range of clients, under the review of senior team members
2. Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
3. Conducting independent examinations for charity clients
4. Maintaining regular contact with clients, handling queries, and escalating issues when appropriate

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 12 months experience in UK accountancy practice
• AAT qualified, studying, or motivated to pursue professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA)
• Experience preparing management and annual accounts
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities
• Passion for cloud-based accounting, with experience or knowledge of Xero, Sage, and/or QuickBooks

Salary: Competitive (DOE). Benefits include study support and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. For more information, contact Stuart Ringland at [e-mail].