Support Specialist - Accounting Software Department: Support Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Edinburgh Compensation: £29,250 - £33,450 / year Description Our Support Team We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer support, and to help us continue this we're looking for accounting/bookkeeping professionals who are interested in a career in fintech, to compliment and grow our experienced team of qualified and part-qualified bookkeepers and accountants. We invest in our people, providing in house learning and development opportunities as well as support for further studies, to ensure we continue to meet our high standards and have a happy, diverse and high-performing team. Check out this blog for more insight into what life's like in our exceptional Support Team! ️ The role We are currently hiring for a Support Specialist - Accounting Software. Joining as a Support Specialist means you'll bring knowledge and hands on experience of working in the accounting industry to further improve the experience of our customers. You'll receive structured training and career development, while being able to hit the ground running supporting our customers. Day to day you'd be helping users by: being the first point of contact for our customers, via phone, email, and online chat, and responding accurately and promptly to customer queries providing training to customers by way of outbound calls, both to people who are currently on a free trial, as well as subscribers who request further training proactively contacting users to see if they need help helping people who are interested in the product, but need more information to decide if it's right for them assisting the product teams by testing new features or upgrades to existing functionality You Ideally you'll: have demonstrable practical accounting experience. We'd be looking for experience working with everything from payroll RTI to VAT and Self Assessment from either an accounts assistant role, working in an accounting practice, bookkeeping role or similar. have a thorough and robust knowledge of accounting processes, ideally supported by practical experience be highly computer literate and tech savvy, understanding that online engagement is crucial to the success of our business have an awareness of the bookkeeping and accounting software packages available to small business owners enjoy providing first rate customer service and have experience of this from a previous role Anyone looking to complete their CIMA or ACCA should note that this role will not provide an opportunity to gain the practical experience necessary for these qualifications. Our work life We believe in a strong work life balance, we don't work long hours (35 hour working week), and we have a fabulous Edinburgh HQ expertly designed for collaboration including high quality A/V equipment to provide a great experience for distributed teams. At FreeAgent, we support each other and operate a no blame culture. Our mindset is: work hard, be nice to people, and the rest will sort itself out! Work pattern for this role This is a permanent role (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). This role will be based in our Edinburgh office, with an initial training period of at least 6 months. However, after this training period is completed there will be an opportunity to adopt hybrid working, with an agreed pattern of 2 days from the office and 3 days at home each week. Working from home is second nature to us as we have been championing remote working for years. Perks Our salary bands are £29,250 - £33,450 per annum. Salary bands are linked to performance expectations, to help nurture our culture of learning as well as fairness. A starting salary would likely leave some opportunity for growth within the band. We pride ourselves on creating a fantastic place to work, including (but not limited to!) the following: 33 days holiday (and an extra day for each year you're with us) Flexible/hybrid working Private health care Life assurance 5% matched pension contributions Summer 4 day weeks (giving you 8 additional days off!) Buy as you earn share schemes Sabbatical leave (unpaid) Cycle to work scheme Wellness webinars Focused learning time and learning budgets Volunteering day Tempted to apply? Please read over the hiring process for this role so you know what to expect.
Nov 09, 2025
Full time
Support Specialist - Accounting Software Department: Support Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Edinburgh Compensation: £29,250 - £33,450 / year Description Our Support Team We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer support, and to help us continue this we're looking for accounting/bookkeeping professionals who are interested in a career in fintech, to compliment and grow our experienced team of qualified and part-qualified bookkeepers and accountants. We invest in our people, providing in house learning and development opportunities as well as support for further studies, to ensure we continue to meet our high standards and have a happy, diverse and high-performing team. Check out this blog for more insight into what life's like in our exceptional Support Team! ️ The role We are currently hiring for a Support Specialist - Accounting Software. Joining as a Support Specialist means you'll bring knowledge and hands on experience of working in the accounting industry to further improve the experience of our customers. You'll receive structured training and career development, while being able to hit the ground running supporting our customers. Day to day you'd be helping users by: being the first point of contact for our customers, via phone, email, and online chat, and responding accurately and promptly to customer queries providing training to customers by way of outbound calls, both to people who are currently on a free trial, as well as subscribers who request further training proactively contacting users to see if they need help helping people who are interested in the product, but need more information to decide if it's right for them assisting the product teams by testing new features or upgrades to existing functionality You Ideally you'll: have demonstrable practical accounting experience. We'd be looking for experience working with everything from payroll RTI to VAT and Self Assessment from either an accounts assistant role, working in an accounting practice, bookkeeping role or similar. have a thorough and robust knowledge of accounting processes, ideally supported by practical experience be highly computer literate and tech savvy, understanding that online engagement is crucial to the success of our business have an awareness of the bookkeeping and accounting software packages available to small business owners enjoy providing first rate customer service and have experience of this from a previous role Anyone looking to complete their CIMA or ACCA should note that this role will not provide an opportunity to gain the practical experience necessary for these qualifications. Our work life We believe in a strong work life balance, we don't work long hours (35 hour working week), and we have a fabulous Edinburgh HQ expertly designed for collaboration including high quality A/V equipment to provide a great experience for distributed teams. At FreeAgent, we support each other and operate a no blame culture. Our mindset is: work hard, be nice to people, and the rest will sort itself out! Work pattern for this role This is a permanent role (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). This role will be based in our Edinburgh office, with an initial training period of at least 6 months. However, after this training period is completed there will be an opportunity to adopt hybrid working, with an agreed pattern of 2 days from the office and 3 days at home each week. Working from home is second nature to us as we have been championing remote working for years. Perks Our salary bands are £29,250 - £33,450 per annum. Salary bands are linked to performance expectations, to help nurture our culture of learning as well as fairness. A starting salary would likely leave some opportunity for growth within the band. We pride ourselves on creating a fantastic place to work, including (but not limited to!) the following: 33 days holiday (and an extra day for each year you're with us) Flexible/hybrid working Private health care Life assurance 5% matched pension contributions Summer 4 day weeks (giving you 8 additional days off!) Buy as you earn share schemes Sabbatical leave (unpaid) Cycle to work scheme Wellness webinars Focused learning time and learning budgets Volunteering day Tempted to apply? Please read over the hiring process for this role so you know what to expect.
Assistant Accountant We are seeking a reliable, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our busy Finance team within a leading manufacturing company. Salary: £35000-£40,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience) Location: Kettering (Office Based) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.75 hours per week Closing Date: 28/11/2025 This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations from payroll processing to management accounts and analytical reporting within a fast-paced and supportive environment. About the Role As an Assistant Accountant, you'll provide essential financial and administrative support across all areas of the finance function. Working closely with colleagues across departments, you'll ensure accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of accounting and reporting. Key responsibilities include: Preparing monthly accounts to trial balance. Completing month-end routines including accruals, prepayments and journals. Reconciling bank and nominal accounts and assisting with cash flow forecasting. Managing the fixed asset register and posting depreciation. Administering suggested payment runs and analysing statistical data. Supporting sales and purchase ledger functions as required. Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit support. Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries for production staff. Processing monthly payroll, including hourly pay calculations and pension contributions. Maintaining compliance with GDPR and internal accounting controls. About You You'll be a motivated and organised finance professional with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy improving processes to drive efficiency and accuracy. To succeed in this role, you'll have: Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting environment. Proven experience producing accounts to trial balance and managing payroll. Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards. Proficiency in Sage (Sage 200 or Sage 50) and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent); part-qualified ACCA/CIMA desirable. About the Organisation Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Kettering, known for its innovative approach, high-quality production, and long-standing reputation for excellence. The company continues to grow and evolve, driven by a commitment to sustainability, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team that values professionalism, integrity and a proactive attitude. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Health Cash Plan, Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme Workplace pension and discretionary bonus scheme Flexible working and opportunities for continued professional development Free on-site parking Other roles you may have experience of could include: Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Technician, Management Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Financial Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Junior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst, Data Analyst (Finance), Reporting Analyst, Business Analyst (Finance),
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
Assistant Accountant We are seeking a reliable, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our busy Finance team within a leading manufacturing company. Salary: £35000-£40,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience) Location: Kettering (Office Based) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.75 hours per week Closing Date: 28/11/2025 This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations from payroll processing to management accounts and analytical reporting within a fast-paced and supportive environment. About the Role As an Assistant Accountant, you'll provide essential financial and administrative support across all areas of the finance function. Working closely with colleagues across departments, you'll ensure accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of accounting and reporting. Key responsibilities include: Preparing monthly accounts to trial balance. Completing month-end routines including accruals, prepayments and journals. Reconciling bank and nominal accounts and assisting with cash flow forecasting. Managing the fixed asset register and posting depreciation. Administering suggested payment runs and analysing statistical data. Supporting sales and purchase ledger functions as required. Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit support. Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries for production staff. Processing monthly payroll, including hourly pay calculations and pension contributions. Maintaining compliance with GDPR and internal accounting controls. About You You'll be a motivated and organised finance professional with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy improving processes to drive efficiency and accuracy. To succeed in this role, you'll have: Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting environment. Proven experience producing accounts to trial balance and managing payroll. Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards. Proficiency in Sage (Sage 200 or Sage 50) and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent); part-qualified ACCA/CIMA desirable. About the Organisation Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Kettering, known for its innovative approach, high-quality production, and long-standing reputation for excellence. The company continues to grow and evolve, driven by a commitment to sustainability, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team that values professionalism, integrity and a proactive attitude. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Health Cash Plan, Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme Workplace pension and discretionary bonus scheme Flexible working and opportunities for continued professional development Free on-site parking Other roles you may have experience of could include: Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Technician, Management Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Financial Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Junior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst, Data Analyst (Finance), Reporting Analyst, Business Analyst (Finance),
We are seeking an experienced Book-keeper to join a friendly team in a well-established construction organisation based in Thanet on a permanent basis. Salary: 34-37.5K (FTE) per annum 25 hours per week Key Responsibilities Completing Monthly Financial Accounts. Providing necessary details for the Financial Accountants. Renewing and updating company accreditations. Handling monthly accounts such as invoicing, purchase orders, expenses, & payments Performing monthly book-keeping tasks Providing support for tender information Offering general office support to other team members. Preferred Experience & Skills Strong book-keeping/financial experience. Proficiency with SAGE systems. Proficiency in Microsoft applications - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal skills. A proactive attitude and willingness to collaborate within a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrates confidentiality. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Book-keeper to join a friendly team in a well-established construction organisation based in Thanet on a permanent basis. Salary: 34-37.5K (FTE) per annum 25 hours per week Key Responsibilities Completing Monthly Financial Accounts. Providing necessary details for the Financial Accountants. Renewing and updating company accreditations. Handling monthly accounts such as invoicing, purchase orders, expenses, & payments Performing monthly book-keeping tasks Providing support for tender information Offering general office support to other team members. Preferred Experience & Skills Strong book-keeping/financial experience. Proficiency with SAGE systems. Proficiency in Microsoft applications - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal skills. A proactive attitude and willingness to collaborate within a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrates confidentiality. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Part-Time Accountant Are you looking for Part-Time work? (2025 hours per week, MonFri) Are you an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant/Assistant Accountant? Whats in it for you? Part-time hours (2025 per week, MonFri) ideal for worklife balance Permanent position in a stable, growing company Free on-site parking and a great on-site café Friendly, down-to-earth team who value collaboration and initiative click apply for full job details
Nov 02, 2025
Full time
Part-Time Accountant Are you looking for Part-Time work? (2025 hours per week, MonFri) Are you an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant/Assistant Accountant? Whats in it for you? Part-time hours (2025 per week, MonFri) ideal for worklife balance Permanent position in a stable, growing company Free on-site parking and a great on-site café Friendly, down-to-earth team who value collaboration and initiative click apply for full job details
We are working with a fast-growing full-service accountancy practice to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper for the office in Brighton. The business provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services to thousands of customers including businesses and individuals / sole traders. They offer and employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support. As a Senior bookkeeper you ll work with a range of clients and use a variety of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FlickThru and IRIS to conduct various day to day bookkeeping tasks. As a Senior Bookkeeper, your key responsibilities will include: Direct communication with clients for a range of bookkeeping duties Filing and preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns, partnership returns and companies tax returns Assisting with digital migration or training on cloud accounting software Maintaining proper accounting standards, ensuring to record all communication Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts Using a variety of software including Xero, Quickbooks, FlickThru, IRIS and Outlook Requirements: Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment AAT qualified or part-qualified as a minimum Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS, QuickBooks or Xero Salary, hours and company benefits: £32,000 to £36,000 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, fully office based in Brighton, hybrid considered 25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off Auto Enrolment pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Generous social events Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
We are working with a fast-growing full-service accountancy practice to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper for the office in Brighton. The business provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services to thousands of customers including businesses and individuals / sole traders. They offer and employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support. As a Senior bookkeeper you ll work with a range of clients and use a variety of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FlickThru and IRIS to conduct various day to day bookkeeping tasks. As a Senior Bookkeeper, your key responsibilities will include: Direct communication with clients for a range of bookkeeping duties Filing and preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns, partnership returns and companies tax returns Assisting with digital migration or training on cloud accounting software Maintaining proper accounting standards, ensuring to record all communication Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts Using a variety of software including Xero, Quickbooks, FlickThru, IRIS and Outlook Requirements: Strong bookkeeping experience from within an accountancy practice environment AAT qualified or part-qualified as a minimum Experience with Cloud software such as IRIS, QuickBooks or Xero Salary, hours and company benefits: £32,000 to £36,000 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, fully office based in Brighton, hybrid considered 25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off Auto Enrolment pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Generous social events Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
