Practice - Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

Location Harrogate
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4685

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper – Harrogate | £25,000 - £32,000

Join a well-established accounting practice in Harrogate and advance your bookkeeping career!

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000
Location: Harrogate
Hours: Full-time

A long-standing accounting practice in Harrogate, supporting Yorkshire businesses for over 50 years, is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their team. This role offers hands-on experience with client bookkeeping, VAT, and CIS returns, while providing opportunities to support and develop your accounting skills.

Key Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £25,000 - £32,000

  • Work with a broad range of clients across multiple industries

  • Supportive, team-oriented environment

  • Exposure to multiple accounting software systems (Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, IRIS)

  • Opportunities for professional development within a well-established practice

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper Responsibilities

  • Process all aspects of bookkeeping for clients, including journals and reconciliations

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns

  • Prepare and submit CIS returns

  • Liaise professionally with clients, providing support and guidance

  • Control workflow for bookkeeping and VAT returns, ensuring all deadlines are met

  • Assist the accounts team with trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other ad-hoc work

  • Support clients with accounts software, both remotely and in person

  • Collaborate with team members and keep managers informed of progress

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a practice environment

  • Experience with bookkeeping, VAT, and CIS returns

  • Proficient in Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, IRIS, MS Word, Excel, Outlook

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

  • Professional, client-focused approach and excellent communication skills

  • Team player with the ability to manage workload effectively

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for this Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper position in Harrogate, please contact:

Liam Daly
Lead Talent Partner
T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com