Finance Associate: Cloud Accounting & Growth Path

Ballards LLP; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

Ballards LLP invites applications for an Outsourced Finance Associate to join our Business Services team in Worcester or Droitwich, with 60% office-based work. You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of SMEs using cloud accounting, deliver accurate reporting and maintain client relationships.

We support funded AAT Level 4 and future ACCA progression, with strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or equivalent, studying or qualified.
• Previous practice or bookkeeping experience desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and Xero experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process invoices, bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare VAT returns and support MTD compliance.
• Assist with management accounts and month-end processes.
• Investigate anomalies and resolve client queries.
• Build strong relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Work with Xero and other cloud accounting systems.
• Support continuous improvement and identify efficiencies.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Ballards LLP invites applications for an Outsourced Finance Associate to join our Business Services team in Worcester or Droitwich, with 60% office-based work. You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of SMEs using cloud accounting, deliver accurate reporting and maintain client relationships.

We support funded AAT Level 4 and future ACCA progression, with strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative, people-first culture.