Accounts Assistant; Practice

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, Quick Books, Sage, or Free Agent

• 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.