Accounts Assistant

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in Wetherby is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support bookkeeping and accounts tasks. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience and be studying towards AAT. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and liaising with clients to ensure smooth operation. This role offers flexibility with work hours and a competitive salary. Private healthcare and a collaborative team environment are also provided.

Benefits

Private healthcare benefits

Flexible hours

Free parking

Qualifications

• Essential bookkeeping and payroll experience required.
• Studying towards AAT qualification preferred.
• Experience with cloud accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for clients.
• Process purchase and sales invoices and reconciliations.
• Support payroll workflows and handle client queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping and payroll experience

Organised and proactive

Excellent attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Confident communicator

Education

Studying towards AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Salary circa £32k FTE dependent on skills and experience

Wetherby, LS22 (free parking): office-based

Full/Part time hours considered, Permanent, 4-5 days per week

About Us

Moulds Accountants is a trusted accountancy and business advisory firm in Wetherby, supporting businesses since 1997. We provide expert advice for clients looking for accounts, bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and financial guidance to help clients improve cash flow and profitability.

About The Role

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and growing team. The role combines bookkeeping and accounts support with client interaction and practice administration. You will work closely with clients and colleagues to ensure accurate financial records and excellent client service.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with bookkeeping experience who is working towards (or has completed) AAT and is looking to develop their career in a supportive practice environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, reconciliations, and journals
• Supporting payroll workflows and handling client payroll queries
• Assisting the accounts team by preparing information needed for year-end accounts and tax returns
• Monitoring filing deadlines and ensuring accounts are filed on time
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information, chasing missing details where required
• Dealing with client queries via phone, email, and in person
• Helping maintain internal trackers and workflows to support smooth practice operations

About You

• Bookkeeping and payroll experience is essential
• Studying towards AAT qualification (or recently qualified) preferred
• Use of cloud software including Xero and / or Quickbooks essential
• Previous experience in an accounts support role (practice or industry)
• Organised, proactive, and able to work to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numeracy skills
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and accounting software

What we offer

• Competitive salary circa £32k FTE depending on experience
• Flexibility with 4-5 days per week, full or part time considered
• Private healthcare benefits
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Free parking at our Wetherby office

If you are looking to use your bookkeeping and accounts skills in a varied, client-facing role, we’d love to hear from you.