Accounts Assistant

Prince Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Newport is seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide bookkeeping services for various clients. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an accountancy setting and be familiar with relevant software tools. This is a permanent role offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice.
• Comfortable with the mentioned duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping services to a variety of clients.
• Manage VAT Schemes, Accounts Payable and Receivable, and reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Schemes

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Tools

Sage

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

Area Shropshire

Job type Permanent

Salary Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours 35 hours per week (part-time considered)

Reference BLB26627

Date added Thursday, 17th Jul 2025

We are working with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Newport (Shropshire) who are looking for an Accounts Assistant. They offer a full range of accountancy services. The purpose of this role is to provide bookkeeping services to a variety of clients.

You will be responsible for:

• VAT Schemes
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Reconciliations
• Ad-hoc administration

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate would need to have previous experience of working in an accountancy practice and be comfortable with the duties listed above. Experience of using Sage, Xero and Quickbooks would be an advantage.

The application process:

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