Accounts Associate

Rutherford Briant; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 10 UK accountancy firm in Essex seeks an Accounts Associate. This role supports annual accounts preparation, tax processing, and internal client management. The firm offers AAT enrollment and support for further qualifications. Enjoy hybrid working, social events, and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Birthday leave

Regular social events

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Motivated and aspiring individual with AAT qualification.
• Willing to work independently and collaboratively.
• Eager to develop a career in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Aid in tax and VAT returns collection.
• Work with HMRC on compliance tasks.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 AAT

Job description

Amazing accounts associate opportunity arriving in Essex!

The client we are working with is a top 10 UK accountancy firm which promotes innovation, employee development and collaboration. They are a leading firm of Accountants functioning across the UK looking for a motivated and aspiring individual to join their Essex team.

Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Associate, you will…

• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage internal client records
• Aid team members collect necessary information for completing tax and VAT returns
• Work alongside HMRC and develop a strong understanding of accounting practices
• Participate in fundamental compliance-related tasks
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Provide reasonable assistance with general administrative duties

Requirements:

As an Accounts Associate, you will need…

• Level 2 or level 3 AAT (part qualified is also accepted)

• The client will enrol you to AAT, to provide you with the fundamental skills to build your future with the firm
• The client will also fully contribute to full study support including paid study leave, mentorship and coaching. This will include support around your journey of achieving the ACA/ACCA and to becoming a qualified accountant in the future

Benefits: As an Accounts Associate, you will get…

• Hybrid working, flexible hours and Birthday leave
• Regular social events
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Plus, many more!

If this opportunity looks of any interest to you then please reach out to Dawid Lukasiak on 01371832922.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.