Accounts Assistant | £28,000 - £35,000 | Blackburn | Permanent
ALF Recruit are working with a well-established accountancy practice to appoint an Accounts Assistant, joining a firm that genuinely invests in its people through study support and a clear route for progression.
This is a role for someone who wants to build a proper career in practice rather than just tick along in a job. You'll be working predominantly on Xero, handling client bookkeeping and getting hands-on exposure to accounts preparation, with regular direct contact with clients. It's a role that rewards curiosity and a willingness to learn - the firm is looking for someone they can genuinely develop.
What you'll get
- £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- Full study support for the right candidate
- Clear progression opportunities within the firm
- Predominantly Xero-based systems and processes
- Direct, regular client contact - not just back-office number crunching
- A supportive environment geared towards developing your technical and client-facing skills
What you'll be doing
- Managing client bookkeeping using Xero as the primary system
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end and management accounts
- Liaising regularly and directly with clients on their bookkeeping and accounts queries
- Building strong working relationships with a varied portfolio of clients
- Supporting the wider team with day-to-day accounts tasks as they arise
- Developing your technical knowledge with the backing of structured study support
What we're looking for
- Some experience in bookkeeping or accounts within a practice environment (AAT studier or equivalent experience welcomed)
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Comfortable communicating directly with clients, confident and personable
- A genuine desire to progress - keen to study towards a professional qualification
- Organised, with good attention to detail across a varied client portfolio
- A team player who's equally happy working independently
If you're looking to build a long-term career in practice with real support behind you, this is well worth a conversation.
Accounts Assistant in Blackburn employer: ALF Recruit Careers
Join a dynamic and evolving organisation as an Interim Financial Controller, where you will thrive in a complex multi-entity environment. With a competitive salary of circa £100,000 and the flexibility of hybrid working, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values employee growth and offers opportunities to engage with senior leadership and diverse finance teams. Enjoy the advantages of onsite parking and the potential for contract extension or permanent placement, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in Salford Quays.
