Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Durham


• Salary: £30,000


• Job Type: Full-time

My client is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting the Accounts Office Manager and gaining hands-on experience with various accounting tasks. Training will be provided for specific accounting software such as Pegasus, Opera, and Sage. This position is ideal for someone looking to deepen their understanding of accounting processes in a supportive environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist the Accounts Office Manager and engage in shadowing to learn our internal processes thoroughly.


• Participate in the recording of holiday pay entitlements and assist with month-end account preparations.


• Get involved in payroll activities, including the preparation and execution of payroll processes.


• Assist with VAT, NI (National Insurance), and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) related tasks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial documentation and reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience or familiarity with accounting software such as Pegasus, Opera, or Sage is beneficial, though training will be provided.


• Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in learning accounting processes.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV now!

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