Junior Accountant

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Study support

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

Confidential in Finchley, London is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our accountancy practice. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their accounting career to gain valuable exposure to a wide range of clients while developing their technical skills in bookkeeping and MTD/VAT.

You will assist with year-end accounts, VAT returns under MTD, personal and corporation tax returns, reconcile bank accounts, liaise with clients, and support senior staff with

Qualifications

• AAT/ACCA qualification or Accounting/Finance degree.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Prepare bookkeeping records and VAT returns under MTD regulations.
• Support the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with clients and respond to queries.
• Support senior team members with day-to-day client work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

AAT/ACCA qualified/studying or Accounting & Finance degree

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Junior Accountant

Location: Finchley, London

Job Type: Full-time (initially office-based with potential for hybrid working)

We are seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our accountancy practice in Finchley. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their accounting career to gain valuable exposure to a wide range of clients while developing their technical skills in bookkeeping and MTD/VAT.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts.


• Prepare bookkeeping records and VAT returns in compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulations.


• Support the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.


• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records.


• Liaise with clients and respond to queries effectively.


• Support senior team members with day-to-day client work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• AAT/ACCA qualified/studying, or a relevant Accounting & Finance degree.


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Good communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.


• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Full study support for AAT/ACCA/ACA qualifications.


• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.


• Supportive and friendly working environment.


• Initially office-based with potential for hybrid working arrangements.