Job Description
Accounts Assistant
Location: Normanton, WF6 1JU
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year (pro rata)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Join a Growing Practice with a Personal Touch!
We’re a small but growing accountancy practice looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to join our team!
What We Offer:
• Salary of £28,000 – £30,000 per year (pro rata)
• Flexible hours up to 37.5 hours per week
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Company pension scheme
• Friendly, close-knit team environment
• Opportunities to grow with the business
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a small practice environment who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to grow their career in a supportive, client-focused setting!
Accounts Assistant – The Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of our small, collaborative team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve a variety of tasks across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll. You’ll work closely with clients to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and support the smooth running of daily operations within the practice.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Preparing accounts and liaising directly with clients
• Performing bookkeeping and payroll duties with accuracy and efficiency
• Using accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or Farmplan) to maintain financial records
• Supporting accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Keeping all financial documents well-organised, both digitally and on paper
• Collaborating with colleagues to resolve discrepancies and streamline processes
What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a small accountancy practice – essential
• Familiarity with accounts preparation for a range of business structures
• Proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and/or Farmplan – desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A team player with a proactive mindset and a client-first attitude
If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team!
No agencies please.
Contact Detail:
Smith Turner Chartered Accountants Recruiting Team
