Accounts Assistant

Location:

Crieff (Office-based / Hybrid) Salary:
Competitive, based on experience

We are recruiting for an interesting and varied Accounts Assistant role within a small, friendly, and growing accountancy practice in the Crieff area.

Joining a warm and supportive team, you will provide essential support to a qualified Accountant, a part-qualified Accountant, and a Partner, working across a diverse range of client accounts.

To be considered for this position, you should have 3 to 4+ years of experience in the following:

• Ledger Management:
  Data processing, input, and verification; managing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Reconciliations:
  Invoice, cash, and bank reconciliations.
• Account Preparation:
  Assisting with P&Ls, helping prepare final accounts, and supporting self-assessments.
• Payroll & HMRC:
  Assisting with payroll runs and making enquiries with HMRC.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Excel and experience with Xero (or similar accounting software).

• Education:
  
  AAT Level 2 / 3 or equivalent.
• Practice
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous experience within a UK Accountancy Practice is a major advantage.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with owner-managed/small business clients (specifically FRS 102 and FRS 105) is highly desirable.
• Compliance:
  You must hold the right to work in the UK (documentary evidence required).

• Hybrid Working:
  This is an office-based role, with hybrid options available following the successful completion of your probation period.
• Travel:
  Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Dunfermline/Crieff area.