Accounts Assistant (Practice)
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Generous pension, bonus, free parking |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Star Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KM/AC/MJ/003 |
Summary
We are recruiting an interesting and varied Accounts Assistant opportunity for a small but growing accountancy Practice in Dunfermline.
To be considered, you MUST have UK accountancy Practice experience.
We are looking for someone with an appropriate background - not a qualified or part-qualified accountant or Masters graduate. The team has those skillsets already. This will suit an AAT 2 / 3 background.
This is an office-based role. Preference will be given to local applicants who live within reasonable travel distance.
As part of a warm, friendly and supportive team, you’ll provide support to a qualified Accountant, part qualified Accountant, and Partner on a variety of client accounts.
To be considered, you will need 3 or 4 years’ + experience of
Data processing / input and verification of data
Sales and purchase ledgers
Invoice, cash and bank reconciliations
Assisting with the preparation of P&Ls
Assisting with the preparation of payroll runs
Making enquiries with HMRC
Ad hoc reporting
Excel spreadsheets
Use of Xero
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension, bonus potential, free parking, further study
Experience:
Accountancy Practice: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required) - no sponsorship available
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KM/AC/MJ/003
To be considered, you MUST have UK accountancy Practice experience.
We are looking for someone with an appropriate background - not a qualified or part-qualified accountant or Masters graduate. The team has those skillsets already. This will suit an AAT 2 / 3 background.
This is an office-based role. Preference will be given to local applicants who live within reasonable travel distance.
As part of a warm, friendly and supportive team, you’ll provide support to a qualified Accountant, part qualified Accountant, and Partner on a variety of client accounts.
To be considered, you will need 3 or 4 years’ + experience of
Data processing / input and verification of data
Sales and purchase ledgers
Invoice, cash and bank reconciliations
Assisting with the preparation of P&Ls
Assisting with the preparation of payroll runs
Making enquiries with HMRC
Ad hoc reporting
Excel spreadsheets
Use of Xero
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension, bonus potential, free parking, further study
Experience:
Accountancy Practice: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required) - no sponsorship available
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KM/AC/MJ/003