Accounts Associate

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Ongoing learning and development

36 days' holiday including bank & Xmas

Extra leave option

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Associate for a well-established Ipswich accountancy practice. You will gain hands-on experience with statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax compliance while developing toward a chartered qualification.

The role offers structured training, progression opportunities, and a flexible working pattern designed to support work-life balance. You'll build strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues to deliver

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying ACCA/ACA.
• Experience in an accountancy or finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in interpreting financial information.
• Confident and professional when dealing with clients.
• Experience with Excel and cloud accounting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with management accounts, analysis, commentary and forecasting.
• Support tax compliance and return preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality client service.
• Ensure work is accurate, compliant and completed to a high standard.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing skills

Microsoft Office

Interpreting financial information

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Associate to join a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Ipswich.

The role offers hands‑on experience, structured training and opportunities for professional development, including progression towards a chartered qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with management accounts, analysis, commentary and forecasting.
• Support personal and corporate tax compliance and return preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality client service.
• Ensure work is accurate, compliant and completed to a high standard.

Skills & Experience

• AAT qualified as a minimum or studying towards ACCA/ACA.
• Previous experience within an accountancy or finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative and interpret financial information.
• Confident and professional when dealing with clients.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Xero or cloud accounting software is desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible working and strong work‑life balance.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• 36 days' holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Employee referral scheme and regular social events.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.