Remote Entry-Level Accounts Assistant

Accounting Placements Ltd; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment company is seeking an entry-level accounts assistant to begin a career in accounting. This remote role requires no prior experience, as training will be provided from an entry level to senior level by experienced accountants. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, managing purchase/sales ledgers, preparing financial accounts, and conducting bank reconciliations. Candidates must be Sage 50 qualified or willing to obtain certification. A degree in Accounting or studying AAT/ACCA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Passionate about accounting and determined to build a career.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Available for remote work and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and manage accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of financial accounts.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Preparation of Financial Accounts

Bank Reconciliations

Purchase/Sales Ledger

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Accounting or studying AAT/ACCA

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Who We Are

We are the UK's top training and recruitment company, specialising in Accounting. We work with over 500 accountancy firms nationwide offering a wide range of positions. We take pride in helping aspiring accountants secure their first roles in accounting and we also look after our candidates through out their whole accounting careers, offering more senior positions as they gain more experience.

The Role

This is a remote entry‑level accounts assistant position with no prior experience required, as the successful candidate(s) will receive training from an entry‑level to a senior level from one of our senior accountants, and is the perfect position if you are looking to start a career in accountancy.

Examples of work you'll initially be responsible for include:

• Bookkeeping
• Purchase/Sales Ledger
• Preparation of Financial Accounts
• Bank Reconciliations

What we’re looking for

What’s important to us is someone that truly is passionate about accounting and determined to start a long‑term career in this field. We want someone who is willing to learn and work hard to have a successful accounting career with us, and we will provide you with all the support you need to be the best accountant you can be.

Ideally you’ll have a degree in Accounting, or studying your AAT or ACCA, or have experience as an accountant from abroad, and you’re looking to climb the ladder again.

It is essential you are Sage 50 Qualified for this role (we can help you get this before forwarding your application for this role, if you haven’t already got this).

To be considered, please submit your application with an updated version of your CV.