Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local rural office is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for maternity cover. The role is fully office-based in East Lothian, requiring skills in SAGE 50 Professional and Excel. Ideal for candidates who are team players and willing to learn. Flexible hours may be considered. This promising position offers variety with no two days the same, starting in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAGE 50 Professional for bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of Excel is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping tasks in a busy office setting.
• Handling accounts for farming and property business.

Skills

Bookkeeping on SAGE 50 Professional

Extensive use of Excel

Team player

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication

Job description

We are seeking a maternity cover contract for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant near Gullane/North Berwick in East Lothian. The role involves working in a busy but small rural office that deals with farming and property business. This is an interesting role where no two days are the same.

Ideally, this position is full-time, but flexible or shorter hours will be considered for the right candidate. The role is fully office-based.

Key skills: Bookkeeping on SAGE 50 Professional, extensive use of Excel, team player, willingness to learn, and excellent communication.

Start date: August 2025

Salary: Subject to skills and experience