Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression to Trainee Accountant

Study support

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is assisting a well-established accountancy practice in Motherwell to recruit an Accounts Assistant. You will work alongside an experienced team, handling core bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, and reconciliations, with exposure to a varied client portfolio.

You can progress toward a Trainee Accountant position and begin professional qualifications, supported by the firm. Flexible working arrangements may be available as you grow your experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant roles is advantageous
• Interest in building a long-term career in accountancy
• Basic bookkeeping, reconciliations and general accounting principles
• Good IT skills, with Excel and accounting software beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communication and client/colleague relationships
• Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for professional development
• Interest in studying towards a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/ICAS)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records for client portfolios
• Process purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with VAT returns in line with MTD requirements
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Assist in preparing management accounts and year-end information
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
• Support senior team members with bookkeeping and general duties
• Develop understanding of accounting principles, tax and compliance
• Grow into additional responsibilities as knowledge expands

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/ICAS)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Motherwell to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within accountancy, whether you have previous accounts experience or are looking to take the next step from a finance administration role. Working alongside an experienced team, you will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and develop your technical accounting knowledge across a range of day-to-day finance duties.

A key selling point of this opportunity is the potential to progress into a Trainee Accountant position, with the opportunity to begin professional accountancy qualifications and work towards becoming a qualified accountant. This makes it an ideal role for someone who is keen to learn, develop their skills and build a career within an established accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of financial records for a portfolio of clients
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals
• Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and year-end financial information
• Liaising with clients to obtain relevant financial information and resolve queries
• Using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar systems
• Assisting senior members of the team with bookkeeping and general accounting duties
• Developing an understanding of accounting principles, tax and compliance requirements
• Working towards taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role would be advantageous
• An interest in pursuing a long-term career within accountancy
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations and general accounting principles
• Good IT skills, with experience using Excel and accounting software beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for professional development
• A genuine interest in studying towards a professional accountancy qualification, such as AAT, ACCA or ICAS

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to progress into a Trainee Accountant position
• Potential to commence professional accountancy qualifications, subject to the firm's study support arrangements
• Practical training and development within an established accountancy practice
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors
• Support from experienced accountants who can help develop your technical knowledge
• Clear opportunities to build your experience and progress within the business
• Supportive team environment with a focus on long-term development
• Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate