Accounts Assistant

SI Recruitment Limited; Seaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Accountant or Accounts Assistant in Seaton Delaval, offering a friendly, close-knit team and a modern cloud-based practice. You will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, build client relationships, and develop financial dashboards as you support a varied portfolio of clients.

The role focuses on year-end accounts, VAT, and tax support with exposure to Xero and in-depth client interaction.

Qualifications

• Previous Accountancy Practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts and/or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of Xero or other cloud accounting software.
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and VAT.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Completing bookkeeping using Xero.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Liaising with HMRC where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Cloud accounting

Client service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accountant / Accounts Assistant

Are you looking to join a friendly, independent accountancy practice where you'll be valued as part of a close-knit team?

We're working with a well-established Accountancy Practice in Seaton Delaval that is looking to recruit an Accountant or Accounts Assistant due to continued growth.

The practice works with a diverse portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and subcontractors, providing tailored accounting and taxation services to businesses across a variety of sectors. With a strong focus on cloud accounting, the team predominantly uses Xero and is committed to delivering a proactive, personal service to its clients.

The Role

This is a varied position where you'll work closely with a broad range of clients, supporting them with their day-to-day accounting requirements while developing strong professional relationships.

• Preparing year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Completing bookkeeping using Xero.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Liaising with HMRC where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• About You
• We're keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience within an Accountancy Practice and enjoy working directly with clients.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous Accountancy Practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts and/or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of Xero or other cloud accounting software.
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and VAT.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA (desirable but not essential).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work in a modern, cloud-based practice.
• Long-term career progression within a growing accountancy practice.