Job Description

Salary:

24,000 - 27,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week (9-day fortnight option available)

Northgate Accounting is looking for an

experienced Accounts Assistant

to join our growing team in our

Paisley office

. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys working in a supportive team environment and directly engaging with clients.

About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a wide range of bookkeeping and tax tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in line with HMRC deadlines. You'll play an important role in supporting our clients and maintaining strong working relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Entering sales and expense transactions into accounting software. Reconciling bank accounts. Preparing and submitting confirmation statements. Preparing director and self-employed self-assessment tax returns. Communicating directly with clients to gather information and provide support. Working closely with a small team to ensure client deadlines are met.

About You:

We're looking for someone with:

Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a practice environment (bookkeeping and/or tax return preparation). Experience communicating with clients in a professional manner. Strong IT skills, particularly in

Excel, QuickBooks and/or Xero

. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines. A collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a small team.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

of 24,000 - 27,000 (depending on experience).

35 hours per week

with the option of a

9-day fortnight

.

Flexible working

: core hours are 9am-4pm, with the ability to flex around this.

33 days annual leave

(including public holidays).

Private healthcare

.

Cycle to Work scheme

.

Weekly wellbeing hour

.

Yearly team-building days out

. A supportive team environment where your contribution makes a real impact.

Location:

This role is based at our Paisley office.

If you're an organised, detail-oriented accounts professional looking for a flexible and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Northgate Accounting team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Paisley PA3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person