Accounts Assistant: Path to Trainee Accountant | Flexible Working

Confidential; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression to Trainee Accountant

Study support

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is assisting a well-established accountancy practice in Motherwell to recruit an Accounts Assistant. You will work alongside an experienced team, handling core bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, and reconciliations, with exposure to a varied client portfolio.

You can progress toward a Trainee Accountant position and begin professional qualifications, supported by the firm. Flexible working arrangements may be available as you grow your experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant roles is advantageous
• Interest in building a long-term career in accountancy
• Basic bookkeeping, reconciliations and general accounting principles
• Good IT skills, with Excel and accounting software beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communication and client/colleague relationships
• Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for professional development
• Interest in studying towards a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/ICAS)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records for client portfolios
• Process purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with VAT returns in line with MTD requirements
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Assist in preparing management accounts and year-end information
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
• Support senior team members with bookkeeping and general duties
• Develop understanding of accounting principles, tax and compliance
• Grow into additional responsibilities as knowledge expands

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/ICAS)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is assisting a well-established accountancy practice in Motherwell to recruit an Accounts Assistant. You will work alongside an experienced team, handling core bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, and reconciliations, with exposure to a varied client portfolio.

You can progress toward a Trainee Accountant position and begin professional qualifications, supported by the firm. Flexible working arrangements may be available as you grow your experience.