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Accounts Assistant in Dundee

The ideal position when studying AAT.

Day to day in Dundee

What a accounts assistant
does in Dundee.

Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Dundee businesses we recruit for.

  • Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
  • Statement reconciliations
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Processing employee expenses
  • Sales ledger management including credit control duties
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Working with spreadsheets
  • Petty cash maintenance
  • Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management

What it pays in Dundee

Real Dundee market rates, not a national average.

Medior Accounts Assistant · Dundee

Typical: £30,000 per year

Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence

Recruiting in Dundee

Why Dundee needs
a specialist.

Dundee's finance market has its own rhythm, and accounts assistant roles are no exception. Day to day, that often means any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management — one of several things a accounts assistant in Dundee is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes biomedical and life-sciences research organisations linked to the city's universities. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Dundee: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.

Hiring or looking?

Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a accounts assistant in Dundee?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Job seeking

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Send us your CV or browse live Accounts Assistant roles in Dundee and beyond.

Common questions

Accounts Assistant in Dundee FAQs.

What does it cost an employer in Dundee to recruit a Accounts Assistant through you?

There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Dundee?

Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Dundee salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.

Can you provide temporary Accounts Assistant cover in Dundee at short notice?

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Dundee is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Dundee?

Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Dundee that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Dundee?

Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Dundee, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Can I see live Accounts Assistant vacancies in Dundee before speaking to someone?

Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Dundee vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

What's the going rate for a Accounts Assistant in Dundee?

Accounts Assistant salaries in Dundee typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.

How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Dundee without a local office?

We work with Dundee employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.

Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Accounts Assistant roles in Dundee?

Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Accounts Assistant talent pool in Dundee, not just an afterthought.

Is a Accounts Assistant role in Dundee permanent or temporary?

We recruit Accounts Assistant positions in Dundee on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

What does a Accounts Assistant do day to day in Dundee?

Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT.

What happens if a Accounts Assistant hire in Dundee doesn't work out?

Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.

Will my CV be shared with employers in Dundee without my permission?

No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.

Do you offer working interviews for Accounts Assistant vacancies in Dundee?

Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Dundee.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
accounts assistant in Dundee.