Accounts Assistant

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: 12 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice Comfortable preparing accounts and working with accounting software Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping, and bas...