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North Star Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Recruitment has an Accounts Assistant role in the Crieff area. You will support the practice with client bookkeeping, FRS 102/105 accounts, and ad hoc reporting using Sage or Xero.

Hybrid working: four days in the office, one day from home, with flexible start/finish. The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience (AAT 2/3), 1+ year in a similar role, and the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must have UK practice experience and familiarity with owner-managed/small business clients.
• 1+ year of relevant accounts experience including ledgers, P&L and payroll liaison.
• Proficiency with Sage or Xero and data entry accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of FRS 102/105 accounts.
• Process and verify data for ledgers and reporting.
• Handle sales and purchase ledgers and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of P&L and self assessments.
• Liaise with payroll team and HMRC enquiries as needed.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and data checks.
• Support with bank and cash reconciliations.
• Use Sage and Xero for client bookkeeping tasks.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.

Skills

UK Practice experience

Data entry accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

We are recruiting an interesting and varied Accounts Assistant opportunity for a growing Practice in the Crieff area.

You’ll join a warm, friendly and supportive team, supported by a highly experienced Business Manager and Partner. You can expect lots of variety and a wide range of clients to work with.

This business need is for someone at AAT 2 / 3 level or equivalent (not MSc or MBA graduates).

Hybrid working, 4 days in office, 1 work at home. Flexible start / finish times possible by agreement.

To be considered, you should currently live within easy travel distance of the Crieff area.

The ideal candidate will have UK Practice experience, including working with owner-managed and small business clients. Experience of Sage or Xero is highly desirable.

To be considered, you will need 1 years’ + experience of -

• Assisting with the preparation of FRS 102 / 105 accounts
• Data processing / input and verification of data
• Sales and purchase ledgers
• Invoice, cash and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of P&Ls
• Self assessments
• Liaising with the payroll team
• Managing HMRC enquiries
• Ad hoc reporting
• Use of Xero and Sage

If you'd like to pursue further study (although not essential), the business can support you with study support, paid study leave and exam fees.

You must hold the right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa support.