Practice - Assistant Accountant

Location North Shields
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5045

Assistant/Junior Accountant

Location:
North Shield, NE30
Hours: Full time
Salary: Dependent on experience

About the Firm
A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice offering a diverse client base, varied day-to-day responsibilities, and clear progression opportunities. The firm is known for its flexible working culture and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Client bookkeeping and coding analysis using cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage)
  • Completion and submission of VAT returns
  • Review of VAT returns prior to client submission
  • Reconciliation of bank and cash accounts
  • Preparation of management accounts
  • Drafting small business annual accounts to trial balance stage
  • Client communication via face-to-face meetings, phone, and email
  • Liaising with HMRC on client matters

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of accounts and bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice (required)
  • Familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage)
  • Knowledge of corporation tax and draft annual accounts (beneficial)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Advanced IT skills (advantageous but not essential)
  • All levels of practice experience will be considered

Additional Details

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts)
  • Flexible working hours available
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience
  • Benefits include company events and company pension


For more information please contact the recruiter below:


Liam Daly
Lead Associate Recruitment Consultant

T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com