Accounts Assistant or Trainee

DGWGO Limited; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

DGWGO Limited in Dumfries is hiring an Accounts Assistant/Trainee to join our busy finance team. You will prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, and handle VAT returns, ensuring deadlines are met.

This role is ideal for someone currently working in a finance role or a school leaver with good grades looking to build a career in accountancy. You will need strong organisational skills, time management and attention to detail in a supportive office environment.

Job description

Due to continued growth we are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant/Trainee to work in our office at Marchmount House, Dumfries

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparation of VAT returns, taking ownership of your allocated work and ensuring all submission deadlines are met.
• Support senior staff members with ad hoc tasks, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within budgeted time.

Working in a busy office you will need to be a team player who is willing to assist colleagues as required in various parts of the business. You will also be expected to use your initiative to solve problems and communicate with clients and/or other staff members where issues arise.

This role would ideally suit someone currently working in a finance role or a school leaver with good grades looking to build a career in accountancy.

The ideal candidate will also have good organisational and time management skills with an excellent attention to detail.