Senior Accounts Assistant

Peace Recruitment Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow seeks an Accounts Assistant to join its growing team. The role involves supporting clients with accounts, tax, and finance queries while collaborating with senior colleagues on complex tasks. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model with 20 holiday days plus bank holidays and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

20 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Support for training progression

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a UK accountancy practice.
• Solid knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax (CT600).
• Experience with payroll and statement confirmations is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts, management reports, and tax returns.
• Support with audits, financial analysis, and VAT returns.
• Handle bookkeeping tasks and assist with client queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Between £30k-£35k - Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)
Location: Glasgow City Centre Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We're looking for an experienced Accountant to join our growing team. You'll support a varied client base with accounts, tax, and day-to-day finance queries, while working closely with senior colleagues on more complex work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts, management reports, and tax returns.
• Support with audits, financial analysis, and VAT returns.
• Handle bookkeeping tasks and assist with client queries.

What You'll Need:

• 3-5 years in a UK accountancy practice.
• Solid knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax (CT600) would be desirable.
• Comfortable using Excel and cloud-based software (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Bonus if you've got experience with payroll and statement confirmations.
• Full right to work in the UK is essential.

Benefits

• 20 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Support for training progression
• Health Insurance