Junior Accountant

Taxassist Accountants; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to assist with year-end accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals at the start of their accounting careers to gain valuable experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. The position allows for close collaboration with senior staff, fostering professional growth and development within the team.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Experience in an accountancy practice or finance role is desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Support preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel skills

IT skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards AAT/ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns and management accounts.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using cloud-based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage).
• Assisting with payroll processing and CIS returns.
• Reconciling bank accounts and client ledgers.
• Preparing simple tax computations under supervision.
• Handling client queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting senior team members with ad‑hoc projects and compliance tasks.
• Helping ensure deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.
• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT/ACCA, or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Some experience in an accountancy practice or finance role (desirable, not essential).
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage).
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career in accountancy, looking to gain practical experience and develop their technical skills. The successful candidate will work closely with senior staff, supporting them with accounts preparation, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and payroll, while building a strong foundation for future progression within the practice.

TaxAssist Accountants London Bridge provides a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, annual accounts, payroll, and bookkeeping. Serving businesses across London, TaxAssist Accountants in Southwark leverage extensive experience and expertise. We support a diverse array of businesses, from start-ups, landlords and sole traders to limited companies in various industries.