Audit & Accounts Junior

George Andrews; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice is seeking a motivated Audit & Accounts Junior to join their dynamic team in Oxford. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build productive relationships with clients, develop your technical skills through on-the-job training, and contribute to the preparation of audit papers and financial accounts. This position offers hybrid working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With full support for your AAT & ACA/ACCA qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment while being part of a talented team focused on delivering exceptional service to clients.

Benefits

Full funding for AAT & ACA/ACCA qualifications

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive induction and buddy system

Competitive salary and benefits package

Wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of UK audit or accounts practice experience required.
• Must have at least 3 A Levels at grades A, B, B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit working papers and financial accounts.
• Build relationships with clients and assist senior staff.

Skills

UK audit experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT aptitude (Excel)

Teamwork

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Degree (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is a growing Top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. We have a new opportunity for a Audit & Accounts Junior to join their team in Oxford. This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).

Responsibilities:

• Building productive working relationships within the company and with clients as required.
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training and formal qualifications.
• Preparing audit working papers for the areas that you are involved, including but not limited to bank, fixed assets, wages and salaries, debtors and creditors.
• Attending clients' stocktakes and reporting findings.
• Assisting more senior members of staff in other areas of the file.
• Preparing notes to summarise your findings and recommendations for the senior's, manager's and partner's attention.
• Posting the audit clients' trial balances into statutory accounts format and updating disclosures as necessary.
• Producing financial accounts in accordance with FRS 102 1A and FRS 105 as well as sole trader and partnership accounts.
• Preparation of working papers/control accounts from incomplete accounting records.
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Partners and clients.
• Preparing basic corporation tax computations for clients.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year UK audit &/or accounts practice experience.
• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent standard) or higher e.g. degree. You must have a minimum of 3 A Levels at grades A, B, B or higher.
• Strong aptitude for IT, specifically Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven communication skills, verbal and written.
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated.
• Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies.

What They Can Offer You:

• Full funding and support to study your AAT & ACA/ACCA qualifications, including study leave and time off for exams.
• An experienced manager to support your development and provide day-to-day guidance.
• A comprehensive induction and buddy to help you get up to speed in your first few months.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A varied role in a talented and experienced team.
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead.
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills.
• A tailored career progression plan.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme.
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service.
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year - a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing.

Salary:

£24,000 - £26,000
Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits.