Job Description

Accounts Assistant - Bookkeeping Practice

Near Crail / St Andrews

Part-time | Flexible hours | Hybrid

An established bookkeeping and business development practice based near Crail looking for an Accounts Assistant to provide ongoing support as the practice continues to grow. This is an intermediate-level role, ideal for someone confident with bookkeeping fundamentals and cloud-based systems.

Key responsibilities

Processing purchase invoices using Hubdoc / Dext (AI invoicing) Intermediate bookkeeping and data entry Maintaining accurate and consistent accounting records Supporting bank reconciliations in Xero General admin support Assisting with workflow software, diary management and process improvement
Essential skills & experience

Strong working knowledge of Xero Experience using Hubdoc or Dext Understanding of basic accounting principles High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information Be trusted to work in a timely manned Must know where Crail/St Andrews is and be happy to travel to work when needed.
Desirable

Accounts qualification (no degree needed, just up to date basic school or college qualification would be great) ICB membership Previous experience supporting a bookkeeping or accountancy practice
Working arrangements

Flexible, part-time hours Predominantly remote working Must be able to attend the St Andrews area occasionally when required Open to employed or self-employed candidates, depending on experience and rate
What's offered

Supportive and positive working environment Flexible working to fit around other commitments Long-term opportunity with scope to grow alongside the practice A hard working manager who want to see you succeed too.
To apply, please submit a short cover note outlining your experience, availability and preferred working arrangement. No CV! and no AI generated responses to this advert.

If you are a recruitment agency, do not contact me. I'm too busy, hence the need for this advert.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 5 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Crail KY10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

ICB membership (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Crail KY10 (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: In person