Assistant Accountant

KCR; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant in North Shields. Responsibilities include maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, managing payments, and preparing VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have AAT qualifications or equivalent experience and proficiency in cloud accounting software. Study support is offered if needed.

Benefits

Study support

Qualifications

• Must have AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
• Make daily payments to suppliers and chase customer payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare VAT returns.

Skills

Proactive

Ability to prioritize

Cloud Accounting software proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this successful company in North Shields to recruit an Assistant Accountant. Your duties will be as follows:

• Responsible for maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
• Making daily payments to suppliers and chasing customer payments
• Matching invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Carrying out bank reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns from information supplied
• Ensuring all accounting information is received from clients
• Liaising with clients and dealing with any queries

You will be AAT qualified or qualified by experience. You will be proactive and able to prioritise a changing workload. Proficiency in Cloud Accounting software is preferred.

Study support given will be given if required