Accountant

Baxter; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking practice in the UK is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior to enhance their technical expertise in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include preparing accounts for various client types, producing trial balances, and using Digita systems. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying ACCA and possess experience in UK accountancy practices. This role offers hybrid working options post-probation, alongside full study support, structured training, and a modern cloud-based work environment.

Benefits

Full study support

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on‑site parking

Flexitime with core hours between 10am and 4pm

Qualifications

• Some experience preparing accounts within a UK accountancy practice.
• Familiarity with Xero, Digita, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sole trader, complex partnership, and limited company accounts.
• Produce accurate trial balances, lead schedules, backing documents and executive summaries.
• Use Digita Accounts Preparation to generate accounts and draft tax computations.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualified or studying/planning to study ACCA

Tools

Xero

Digita

Job description

If you are an ambitious Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior looking to build your technical expertise in a supportive and forward‑thinking practice, apply directly or contact Harry Watson at AJ Chambers for more information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sole trader, complex partnership, and limited company accounts
• Produce accurate trial balances, lead schedules, backing documents and executive summaries
• Use Digita Accounts Preparation to generate accounts and draft tax computations
• Extract financial information and reports from client records
• Build in‑depth knowledge of Xero and commonly used bookkeeping/VAT applications
• Gain further experience in Payroll and CIS, including common technical issues
• Input figures into Digita Personal Tax and Corporation Tax for simple clients ahead of manager review
• Manage Companies House and HMRC filing responsibilities for your assigned clients

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, or studying/ planning to study ACCA
• Some experience preparing accounts within a UK accountancy practice
• Familiarity with Xero, Digita, or similar systems
• Strong organisational skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Benefits / Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working after probation (3 days in office)
• Full study support
• Exposure to a specialist portfolio including farmers, estates and general practice clients
• Supportive team environment focused on development and progression
• Modern cloud‑based systems and structured training
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Flexitime with core hours between 10am and 4pm