Accounts Assistant
Rutherglen
Circa £30,000

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established, high performing accountancy firm with a growing portfolio of approximately 650 clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, friendly team, supporting a diverse client base across multiple sectors. This position has arisen due to growth in the company, and the firm is keen to appoint someone who can confidently manage both payroll and bookkeeping responsibilities.

Working Hours
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexible working hours: start between 8:00am-10:00am, finish between 4:00pm-6:00pm
* Flexitime operated over a 4-week period

Benefits
This firm places real emphasis on work-life balance and culture, offering:
* Flexitime working
* 30 days' holiday including statutory holidays
* Private healthcare
* 2 annual bonuses
* Quarterly, paid social events

The Role
* Supporting day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients
* Processing payroll (approximately 2 days per week)
* Preparation of VAT returns and ensuring compliance with VAT legislation
* Processing invoices, expenses, and payments
* Reconciliation of bank statements and the general ledger
* Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
* Small accounts production
* Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting software
* Liaising with clients to provide updates and respond to queries
* Supporting senior accountants with month-end and year-end processes
* Ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines at all times


The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role
* Experience gained within accountancy practice (2 years)
* Strong working knowledge of payroll and VAT returns
* Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* The ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines

If you would like to find out more about this role, or discuss other opportunities I am currently recruiting for, please get in touch: eilidh.smith@search.co.uk

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