Junior Accountant

e-Careers Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits those looking to kickstart their career as a Junior Accountant! This role is perfect for individuals with a keen interest in accounting but no prior experience, as comprehensive training will be provided at no cost. The training is fully funded by the UK Government and delivered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace. In this position, you'll support senior accountants with essential tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll, and tax filing, ensuring accuracy in financial records. If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this could be the perfect stepping stone into the accounting industry for you.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Online learning with tutor support

Flexible study schedule

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided by the UK Government.
• Must be competent in numeracy and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior accountants with various accounting tasks.
• Ensure accuracy in financial records and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

AAT qualification (Level 3 or higher)

Job description

IDEAL FOR A NEW CAREER STARTER, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, WE WILL PROVIDE FULL TRAINING AT NO COST.

There are a pool of companies who are looking to employ someone for the role of Junior Accountant.

The candidate does not need to have any prior experience since all the necessary training required will be provided. The training is funded by the UK Government and will be delivered fully online with tutor support available.

This opportunity has come open due to a severe skills shortage we are currently facing.

A Junior Accountant provides assistance to senior accountants or management with various accounting tasks. They ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records, ensuring accuracy in calculations and compliance with established procedures. Trainee accountants can help with bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, invoicing, tax filing, accounts receivable/payable processes and other related duties.

If you are looking to enter the accounting industry but do not have the experience, skills or qualifications, but are:

1. analytical, a good problem solver and very competent in numeracy with a good attention to detail,
2. willing to work hard to pursue a new career in the accounting sector, and
3. a quick learner,

then you could be just the person we are looking for.

IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY DONE AN ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT TO LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER, THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AS YOU WILL BE OVER QUALIFIED.

YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE FOLLOWING POSTCODE AREAS TO QUALIFY: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8, SS9.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

You should:

• Be naturally competent in numeracy and mathematics
• Be committed to pursuing a career in the accounting world
• Be a quick learner
• Have good attention to detail
• Be able to think and communicate in a structured manner

Please note that this is a FREE Government funded - AAT qualification which can be studied in your own time, at your own pace, online - no need to travel.