Junior Accountant

BYD Europe; Denham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Uxbridge seeks a Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations and compliance-related tasks. This office-based role involves accurate transaction processing, assistance with VAT and PAYE filings, and supporting external audits. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills are essential, along with a willingness to learn financial systems. Join us for a competitive remuneration package and a chance to impact a zero-emission future.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Pension plan

25 days paid holidays + public holidays

Team building events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Basic familiarity with accounting systems; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Awareness of UK accounting and tax concepts (VAT, PAYE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entering daily journal entries and invoices into the accounting system.
• Process employee expense claims in line with company policy.
• Use SAP for bookkeeping and support VAT and PAYE filings.
• Prepare requested documentation for external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Basic Excel skills

Good organizational skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Studying or intending to study professional qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: United Kingdom, London, Uxbridge

Type of Employment: Full-time

Office-based role in BYD's new state-of-the-art and modern offices in Uxbridge Middlesex West of London (please ensure your daily commute is manageable before applying).

Role Summary: The Junior Accountant will work under the guidance of the Finance Manager and Senior Accountant to support daily accounting operations, documentation management, basic reconciliations, and compliance-related data preparation. The role focuses on accurate transaction processing and providing foundational support for UK financial and tax compliance activities (such as VAT and PAYE), ensuring records are complete, well-organized, and audit ready.

Key Responsibilities

Routine Accounting & Record Keeping

• Assist with entering daily journal entries, invoices, and expense claims into the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate records in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers under supervision.
• Support basic bank, vendor, customer, and account-code reconciliations; flag discrepancies for senior review.
• Organize, file, and archive accounting vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness.

Expense, Travel & Reimbursement Processing

• Process employee expense claims (travel, mileage, subsistence, entertainment, etc.) in line with company policy.
• Check that expense documentation is complete and properly submitted before posting.
• Support the Senior Accountant in resolving basic reimbursement queries.

Tax & Compliance Assistance

• Use SAP for bookkeeping and extract accounting data from SAP and Excel working papers to support VAT, PAYE, and other statutory filings.
• Assist in preparing schedules, listings, and supporting documents required for tax filings and audits.
• Maintain organized records of correspondence with tax advisors or HMRC under guidance.

Reporting & Communication

• Support the preparation of monthly or quarterly reports by compiling data and performing basic checks.
• Assist during external audits by preparing requested documentation, system reports, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to routine data requests from Senior management.

Internal Control Support

• Follow internal control procedures and assist with basic checklist-based control activities.
• Report any control issues, errors, or unusual transactions to senior team members promptly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting, finance, or bookkeeping experience (internship or placement experience acceptable).
• Basic familiarity with accounting systems; experience with SAP is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Awareness of UK accounting and tax concepts (VAT, PAYE) is preferred but not essential.
• Studying or intending to study professional qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Basic Excel skills and willingness to learn financial systems and processes.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Positive learning attitude, reliability, and ability to follow instructions and deadlines.

We offer

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration.
• Scottish Widow workplace pension.
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company-wide team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

About BYD

• Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to createa positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
• BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.