Accounts Assistant (Practice Experience Essential)

Accounts Assistant (Practice Experience Essential)

Location: Inverness (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per year DOE
Job Type: Permanent Full time

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Bookkeeping including ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations and transaction processing
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Supporting the production of management accounts and financial reports
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with general client accounting and compliance tasks

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or FreeAgent
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client workloads

Desirable

• Exposure to management accounts or basic tax computations
• Experience using systems such as Dext, Hubdoc, or IRIS

What s on Offer

• Annual salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• 29 days holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension contribution
• Healthcare scheme (post-probation) covering dental, optical and more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Regular social events throughout the year
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Hybrid working available depending on the candidate

About You

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive and reliable with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a client focused environment
• Able to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Keen to develop further within an accountancy practice

How to Apply:
For any questions ahead of applying, contact Lauren at Global Highland.