Accounts Assistant (Practice Experience Essential)

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Practice Experience Essential)

Location: Inverness (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)
Salary: £30,000 £40,000 per year DOE
Job Type: Permanent | Full time

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Bookkeeping including ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations and transaction processing
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Supporting the production of management accounts and financial reports
Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
Balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with general client accounting and compliance tasks

Requirements

Essential

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience
Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or FreeAgent
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client workloads

Desirable

Exposure to management accounts or basic tax computations
Experience using systems such as Dext, Hubdoc, or IRIS

Whats on Offer

Annual salary: £30,000 £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
29 days holiday
Christmas shutdown
Company pension contribution
Healthcare scheme (post-probation) covering dental, optical and more
Cycle to Work scheme
Regular social events throughout the year
Flexible working arrangements considered
Hybrid working available depending on the candidate

About You

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Proactive and reliable with a strong work ethic
Comfortable working in a client focused environment
Able to manage competing deadlines effectively
Keen to develop further within an accountancy practice

How to Apply:

For any questions ahead of applying, contact Lauren at Global Highland.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Haugh

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

£40,000 Per Month

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English