Junior Accounts Assistant – Accountancy Practice

Location: North Shields

Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you a motivated Junior Accounts Assistant with experience in a small to medium-sized accountancy practice? We're looking for someone like you to join our friendly team in North Shields! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid accounts preparation experience who is looking to grow their career in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Handle bookkeeping using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Assist with management accounts and general reconciliations
• Liaise with clients to collect documentation and answer queries
• Support the wider team with day-to-day accounting tasks

Person Specification:

• 1–2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Comfortable preparing accounts and working with accounting software
• Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• AAT Level 3 (or working towards) or similar qualification preferred