Accounts Assistant – UK Practice | Xero, Payroll & P&L

North Star Recruitment; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Dunfermline is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a qualified Accountant and team. The role requires 3-4 years’ experience in UK accountancy practice, with competencies in data processing, ledgers, and reconciliations. The position offers a salary between £28,000 and £35,000 per year, reflecting the importance of an office-based presence. The firm provides a friendly environment, potential bonuses, and opportunities for further study.

Benefits

Company pension

Bonus potential

Free parking

Further study

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in accountancy practice.
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Not a qualified accountant or Masters graduate.

Responsibilities

• Input and verify data.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Conduct cash and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing P&Ls.
• Help with payroll runs.
• Make enquiries with HMRC.
• Ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Data processing

Sales and purchase ledgers

Invoice reconciliation

Cash reconciliation

Bank reconciliation

Preparing P&Ls

Excel spreadsheets

Use of Xero

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Job description

A growing accountancy firm in Dunfermline is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a qualified Accountant and team. The role requires 3-4 years’ experience in UK accountancy practice, with competencies in data processing, ledgers, and reconciliations. The position offers a salary between £28,000 and £35,000 per year, reflecting the importance of an office-based presence. The firm provides a friendly environment, potential bonuses, and opportunities for further study.