Accounts Assistant

Evans & Co Chartered Certified Accountants; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Hull is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. Ideal candidates will have a strong bookkeeping background and basic accounts knowledge, with opportunities for training and career progression. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client support. A friendly and collaborative work environment is emphasized, along with competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£24k – £27k depending on experience)

Performance-based bonus scheme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Regular social events

Flexible working hours

Potential study support package

Career progression opportunities

A friendly, collaborative and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping background.
• At least 1 year accounts experience working within an accountancy practice is desirable.
• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• VAT returns preparation.
• Bringing accounts to trial balance stage.
• Assisting with accounts production (training provided).
• Supporting corporation tax computations.
• Client company secretarial tasks.
• Liaising with clients and supporting their queries.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Confident working with accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Team player with a proactive attitude

Education

AAT studies or interest in pursuing AAT

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Join our friendly, growing accountancy practice in Hull as an Accounts Assistant and take the next step in your career!

We're looking for someone with a solid bookkeeping background and some accounts knowledge who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a supportive team. You will gain hands on experience and play a part in delivering high quality service to our clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£24k – £27k depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Regular social events
• Flexible working hours
• Potential study support package
• Career progression opportunities
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients
• VAT returns preparation
• Bringing accounts to trial balance stage
• Assisting with accounts production (training provided)
• Supporting corporation tax computations
• Client company secretarial tasks
• Liaising with clients and supporting their queries

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel skills and general IT proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confident working with accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Team player with a proactive attitude

Desirable (but not essential)

• Sage accounts production advanced (SAPA) experience
• AAT studies or interest in pursuing AAT
• At least 1 year accounts experience working within an accountancy practice
• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience

The deadline to apply for this job is 24th October 2025. We expect to hold interviews between the 27th – 31st October 2025.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or apply via LinkedIn.