Junior Accountant

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a PQ Accountant to join its Finance Team in London. The role involves supporting month-end and year-end activities, handling accounts payable/receivable, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and be part-qualified. Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 and the opportunity to develop within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Part-qualified from a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with cost analysis and respond to queries.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns as required.
• Manage day-to-day matters with external partners.
• Handle accounts payable, receivable, journal entries, reconciliations.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive approach

Ability to manage tasks independently

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Part-qualified (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

SAP Concur

Job description

Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company. They are looking for a PQ Accountant (1–2 years of accounting experience) to join the Finance Team. It would be preferable to have corporate accounts experience but it is not essential. The role is exceptionally varied, with day-to-day accounting activities.

Job Details

Sector: Finance / Accounting
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db020126

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities
• Assist with cost analysis and respond to queries
• Prepare and submit statutory returns (e.g., statistical reports) as required
• Act as the banking and system liaison, managing day‑to‑day matters with external partners
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Accurately process and maintain ledger entries in SAP Business ByDesign and other accounting systems
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work proactively to resolve issues
• Provide general assistance across the Finance team as needed, e.g. preparation and submission of tax returns and compliance requirements
• Support new business projects and initiatives from a finance perspective
• Contribute to process improvement projects and system enhancements
• Participate in resolving complex accounting challenges and ad‑hoc queries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, accounting or a related field
• Part‑qualified from a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and dependable approach to work
• Ability to take initiative and build confidence in managing tasks independently
• Familiarity with SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Concur or similar ERP systems (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools

The ideal candidate should be proactive, reliable, and detail‑oriented, taking full ownership of responsibilities, eager to build expertise, and able to manage tasks independently. You’ll be expected to ask questions when needed but also build confidence in handling tasks in a structured and independent way, showing initiative as you grow into the role. Over time, we hope you’ll become a trusted point of contact for these processes, with a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.