Junior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Accountancy Practice in Leicestershire is seeking a Junior Accountant with 2-3 years of experience in accountancy practice. The role involves managing bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and assisting with year-end financial statements. Salary up to £30k, study support available, and a great working culture are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrolment to company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Onsite parking

Hands-on training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years UK accountancy practice experience.
• Solid VAT return preparation for multi-entity clients.
• Confident with month-end routines and working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, maintaining deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements.

Skills

Hands-on Xero experience

Hands-on QuickBooks experience

Strong VAT return preparation

Month-end routines and reconciliations

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Position: Junior Accountant
Location: Ibstock (Leicestershire)
Package: (phone number removed) , study support, 25 days holiday, great working culture
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Junior Accountant/Semi Senior, to join a multi‑officed, growing Accountancy Practice in Leicestershire. This firm are seeking an ambitious individual, who has some accountancy practice experience, to work across bookkeeping and accounts, and to grow alongside the firm.

This role is well suited to someone with 2‑3 years experience working within accountancy practice, and perhaps someone studying, looking to complete AAT or are studying ACCA/ACA. This practice can provide study support to the right candidate, a salary up to 30k, and you will be joining a collaborative office with a great working culture.

Junior Accountant Job Overview

Bookkeeping & VAT (70%)

• Manage bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments accurately using accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.).
• Reconcile bank, debtor, and creditor accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including those for clients with complex VAT schemes or partial exemption.
• Maintain accurate and organised client records.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and ensure timely submission deadlines are met.

Accounts Preparation & Tax (30%)

• Assist with the preparation of year‑end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support the production of simple personal tax returns (PTRs) under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax standards, maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Junior Accountant Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong, hands‑on Xero and QuickBooks experience
• Solid VAT return preparation for multi‑entity/complex clients
• Confident with month‑end routines, reconciliations, and working to deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Comfortable commuting to office

Junior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience (phone number removed)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme
• Death in service, and company sick pay
• Study support for the right candidate
• Career progression opportunities
• Hands on training and development
• Excellent working culture, with great Summer and Christmas events
• Onsite parking

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.