Accounts Assistant

Streets; North Shields; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career progression opportunities

20 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

Streets is a modern accountancy practice seeking an enthusiastic entrant to start a career in accounting. You will work alongside experienced professionals to deliver accurate accounting services to varied clients and develop hands-on experience.

This is an office-based, full-time role with a friendly, collaborative culture and clear paths to ATT/CTA/ACA qualifications as you grow with the firm.

Qualifications

• Interest in a career in accounting and a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients and colleagues.

Responsabilités

• Assist in preparing client financial statements and VAT reconciliations.
• Record client information into in-house accounting systems and post transactions.
• Prepare working papers, fixed asset registers, and bank reconciliations.
• Support team in delivering accurate accounting services to a varied client base.

Connaissances

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive & organized

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice with over 33 offices across the UK and growing. We combine the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice. Our team supports an impressive variety of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities, and family businesses.

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands‑on experience in a supportive and professional environment. Working alongside experienced accounting and audit professionals, you will assist in delivering efficient and accurate accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of client financial statements including:
• Detail client information on to in‑house accounting system using both manual and computerised data
• Prepare working papers to support financial statements
• Prepare fixed asset register
• Prepare summary of debtors, creditors pre‑payments and accruals
• Prepare VAT reconciliations
• Post accounts to the system
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Post financial information onto the in house accounting software

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine interest in a career in accounting and a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive and organised approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Good problem‑solving skills and a desire to understand the "why" behind the numbers.
• IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Personal Qualities We Are Looking For

• Genuine care in building lasting bonds with clients and colleagues, treating every interaction with respect and integrity.
• Inquisitive mindset, always seeking smarter, more efficient ways to work — demonstrating the value of always moving forward.
• Pride in taking ownership of work, no matter how small the task, and commitment to delivering to the highest standards.
• Collaborative spirit, thriving in a supportive team environment and eager to share knowledge to achieve shared goals.
• Strong drive for growth and development, with enthusiasm to learn and progress through ATT/CTA/ACA qualifications.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial information effectively and build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Positive and resilient attitude, viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.

What We Offer You

• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive team.
• Excellent career progression and development
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas Eve.
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.

This is an office‑based role, full time 37.5 hours per week.

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.