Accounts Assistant - William Duncan Accountants

Accounts Assistant Job Based in South and East Ayrshire

Positions: 2 positions available.

Location: Office based, Kilmarnock, Bank Street and Ayr, Miller Road, opportunity for hybrid working with IT provisions.

Hours: Full time 36.25 hours per week over Monday to Friday, we will consider individuals looking for part time hours.

How to apply: CV’s should be emailed using the link at the bottom of this page.

Salary: £21,000 – £23,000 (depending on experience)

Full Job Description:

We are looking for two accounts assistants to join our team in Ayr and Kilmarnock.

William Duncan Accountants has been supporting businesses in Ayrshire and the West of Scotland for over 100 years and have in that time earned and established a reputation for constant innovation.

Being digitally focused and forward thinking we work in close partnership with clients, using quality data to help drive their businesses forward profitably and tax efficiently. We continuously push boundaries by utilising cutting-edge technology and in-house expertise to provide exceptional client experiences.

Due to the successful growth of our business and client portfolio, we now have two opportunities for experienced professionals to join our busy teams in Ayr and Kilmarnock.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive bookkeeping support for a variety of clients within the firm. The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital accounting platforms, have excellent communication skills, and be able to multi-task effectively.

It is important to note that this position does not offer opportunities for additional training beyond the parameters of the role. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable in a static role and thrive in a consistent work environment. If you are someone who excels in providing consistent support, we encourage you to apply.

What can you expect from the day to day?

You will work across the firm’s varied client base, supporting them with various bookkeeping responsibilities and be able to advise on the latest cloud-based software and digitising processes. In this role, you will:

Use and comply with business systems and processes such as Xero and other commonly used apps.
Deal with clients in a professional and courteous manner and ensure that their data, information, and records are always secure.
Deal with all communications in a timely manner and ensure they are of a high professional standard.
Plan, manage and prioritise your own workflow, job approaches and productivity to ensure targets and deadlines are met, as agreed with the Client Manager.
Ensure there is clear communication with the Client Manager and other team members on work being carried out and notify them at the earliest opportunity if a job approach or budget appears to be off target.
Take full responsibility for all work and tasks assigned to you.

Are you the kind of person we are looking for? The ideal candidate possesses:

Excellent digital processing and cloud-based accounting software experience.
Ability to deliver information directly to clients in a confident and competent manner.
Excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work you will be rewarded with a winning company culture, the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive team environment, and more. Some of the rewards we offer our team include, but not limited to:

Competitive salary £21,000 – £23,000, depending on experience.
25 days annual leave PLUS normal statutory bank holidays. Additional days to be obtained for long service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time.
Holiday trading (buy or sell).
Hybrid working arrangements and IT provision for smart working options.
Company pension scheme.
Onsite parking.

Other:

While this role is advertised as full-time (36.25 hours per week), we are open to enquiries from those who would be interested on a part-time basis.

Applications:

If you are interested in this role please apply by sending your CV to recruitment@williamduncan.co.uk.