Junior Accountant

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Coventry is seeking a proactive Junior Accountant to support their senior accounting team. This office-based role involves preparing financial reports and tax returns, fostering client relationships, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with a strong foundation in tax matters and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Profit share scheme

Medical insurance

Quality lunches and team-building events

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in key tax matters.
• Strong willingness to learn and expand expertise.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports including statutory, management, and charitable accounts.
• Support preparation of tax returns for self-assessment and corporation tax.
• Provide timely financial advice to clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Excel and IT proficiency

Job description

Junior Accountant - Spider are advertising on behalf of an accountancy firm, whoare looking for passionate and ambitious Junior Accountant to join their team in Coventry, West Midlands on a full-time basis. This is an office-based role.

About them:

With over 45 years of experience supporting small and medium-sized businesses, This company offers much more than standard accounting services. Headquartered in Coventry, they are forward-thinking tax specialists and business growth advisors. Their personalised strategies enable clients to scale their businesses, boost cash flow, maximise profitability, and create long-term value - while providing advanced, results-driven tax planning solutions.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: A starting salary of £25,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Profit Share Scheme, Company Car/Car Allowance & Medical Insurance (after qualifying period in role)
• Employee extras such as: Quality lunches, team reward meals, team-building events, and a young, vibrant office culture

About the role:

As a Junior Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting their senior accounting team in carrying out essential financial duties. You’ll assist in preparing a variety of financial reports and tax returns while honing your technical skills and gaining invaluable practical experience.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparing financial reports, including statutory, management, and charitable trust accounts.
• Support the preparation of tax returns for self-assessment, corporation, and partnership tax.
• Foster strong client relationships through effective communication and positive interactions.
• Provide timely and accurate financial advice to clients, consulting with senior accountants when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with legal accounting standards while delivering all tasks on time and within budget.

About you:

As a Junior Accountant, you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about accounting and finance. With a strong willingness to learn, you bring a solid foundation in key tax matters and a keen desire to expand your expertise. Your excellent communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues, while your ability to stay calm under pressure ensures deadlines are consistently met. Confident with Excel and IT systems, you will be eager to further develop your knowledge of accounting software and enhance your technical skills.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Junior Accountant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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