Junior Accountant

BMC Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £30,000

Full training and development

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Supportive environment

Job summary

BMC Recruitment Group is representing an established North East accountancy practice seeking a Junior Accountant or Accounts Assistant in South Tyneside. This full-time, permanent role offers training and development in a supportive, client-focused environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT and payroll tasks, with clear opportunities for career progression within the practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is advantageous.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Confident using Microsoft 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 independently and as part of a team.

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

Bookkeeping

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

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!