Junior Accountant

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Supportive environment

Professional development

Job summary

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd represents an established North East accountancy practice, seeking a Junior Accountant or Accounts Assistant to join their South Tyneside office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will gain hands-on experience with bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and accounts preparation, with training and ongoing professional development offered to build your accounting career.

Join a supportive, client-focused team and develop within a practice that values accuracy, organisation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Ideally experience in an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Process purchase and sales invoices, payments, receipts and other financial transactions.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts and financial reports.
• Support with the preparation of VAT returns and other basic tax-related work.
• Assist with payroll processing and associated administration.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve routine queries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records using relevant software.
• Provide general support to the wider accounts team as required.
• Develop your knowledge of accounting procedures, legislation and best practice.

Skills

Accounts experience

Bookkeeping

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Accounting software

Job description

We are representing an established North East accountancy practice, looking for a Junior Accountant or Accounts Assistant to join their South Tyneside office on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accountancy career within a supportive and client-focused practice. You should have some previous experience in an accounts environment, ideally within an accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Process purchase and sales invoices, payments, receipts and other financial transactions.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts and financial reports.
• Support with the preparation of VAT returns and other basic tax-related work.
• Assist with payroll processing and associated administration.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve routine queries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records using relevant software.
• Provide general support to the wider accounts team as required.
• Develop your knowledge of accounting procedures, legislation and best practice.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Ideally, some experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Salary up to £30,000 based on experience.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your accountancy skills and knowledge.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working hours.

If you are looking to take the next step in your accounting career and join a well-established practice where you can develop your skills and gain valuable experience, we would love to hear from you!