Junior Accountant

Confidential; Hertford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Extra holiday

Paid parking

Training & development

Diverse client exposure

Clear progression

Supportive culture

Flexible hours

Job summary

Confidential, a junior accountant position in Hertford, is seeking detail‑oriented individuals to join a friendly independent practice.

You will support bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and accounts preparation while learning from experienced Partners. Ideal for AAT qualifiers or early ACCA/ACA students eager to broaden client-facing experience across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• UK accountancy practice experience
• Bookkeeping and VAT return experience
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Handle bookkeeping and client record processing
• Prepare VAT returns and submit MTD
• Conduct bank reconciliations and post journals
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation
• Process records in Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Support payroll when required
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and meet deadlines

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or student

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Junior Accountant Independent Accountancy Practice

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established independent accountancy practice in Hertford is looking to recruit a Junior Accountant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified, AAT studier or early-stage ACCA/ACA student looking to broaden their experience across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and accounts preparation whilst working closely with experienced Partners.

The firm supports a diverse client portfolio ranging from owner-managed businesses through to larger groups across sectors including manufacturing, consultancy, IT and marketing.

The Role

Working alongside senior accountants and Partners, you will assist with:

• Bookkeeping and client record processing
• VAT returns and MTD submissions
• Bank reconciliations and journal postings
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
• Processing records through Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Supporting payroll when required
• Liaising with clients and resolving queries
• Managing workload to meet client deadlines

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Bookkeeping and VAT return experience
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and proactive attitude

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare after probation
• Additional holiday entitlement with service
• Paid parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a broad range of clients
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working culture
• Flexible working pattern