Accounts Assistant

Ascent Sourcing; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Norwich is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £26,500 per annum with excellent benefits including paid bonuses, training support, and a dog-friendly office environment. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with accounting processes and software like Quickbooks and Xero, and be motivated to pursue AAT accreditation. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring onsite work with flexible hours.

Benefits

Free daily parking

Paid bonuses twice a year

Support for professional development

Dog-friendly office

Excellent training environment

Qualifications

• 1–2 years practice experience or experience handling multiple accounts.
• Familiarity with accounting software and processes essential.
• Motivated to pursue professional development and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounting processes accurately and timely.
• Support in VAT returns and bookkeeping practices.
• Contribute to a friendly, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Accounting processes

Quickbooks

Xero

VAT returns

Double entry bookkeeping

Education

AAT accreditation

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: NR6, Hellesdon, Norfolk

Salary & Rate: £25,000 - £26,500/annum plus excellent benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding, established accountancy firm based in North West Norwich. An exciting opportunity to join a busy, friendly team with beautiful offices and stunning countryside views.

The suitable candidate may be qualified or commercially experienced to a good standard and have been working in a similar role. You will be familiar with accounting processes and software such as Quickbooks and Xero, VAT returns, and double entry bookkeeping.

Ideally our client would like someone with 1–2 years practice experience or experience of working multiple accounts. If you do not have a practice background, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Career progression and course support are offered. Ideally you will be looking to make your first advancement into a professional accreditation, such as AAT.

Benefits

• Free daily parking
• Close to public transport route
• Paid bonuses, twice per annum, at 6-month intervals. The bonus is based on 10% if the company meets targets and can rise up to 20%. The October payout last year was 17.5% and April was 12.75%.
• Term: Permanent
• Location: Full onsite, flexible hours (school run etc.)
• Hours: Full time, 9‑5pm
• Dog‑friendly office
• Fully air‑conditioned modern offices
• Close to surrounding amenities
• Support for professional development
• Strong emphasis on a friendly, supportive and knowledge‑sharing working environment
• 20 days standard holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Staff are paid per hours done
• Free car parking
• Very strong training/learning environment due to the fast number of different clients and the presence of qualified accountants in the same office
• The company is very established and still growing

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person