Accounts Assistant

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. Your role will involve preparing financial statements and year-end accounts for clients. The ideal candidate should have over three years of accounting experience and knowledge of Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. This full-time position offers various benefits, including life insurance and study support.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years' experience working in an accounting practice.
• Strong technical knowledge in the use of accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory financial statements for limited companies.
• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Working closely with clients to gather information.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Technical knowledge with software

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Department: Accounting

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Description

At RMT, we’re proud of our reputation for delivering top-quality financial services with a personal touch. As our client base continues to grow, so does our team! We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant with a background in practice to join our friendly Commercial and Business Services team.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) and a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative firm where your skills and contributions will truly make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory financial statements for small, limited companies, including those with more complex accounting needs.
• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Working closely with clients to gather information, answer questions, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Putting together high-quality files for managers and directors to review.
• Splitting your time between the office and client sites, depending on what’s needed.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of three years’ experience working in an accounting practice.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive and diligent approach, ensuring the highest standards of service.
• Adaptable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  
  

Benefits

• Life Insurance;
• Income Protection;
• Private Medical Insurance;
• Health Cash Plan to support costs for dental, opticians, physiotherapy etc;
• Study Support for relevant professional qualifications;
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with opportunity to accrue more);
• Holiday purchase scheme;
• Volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• BrightHR discounts;
• Discounted gym membership at neighbouring Nuffield Health.