Junior accountant

Adecco; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Accounts Assistant to kick-start an accounting career. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and maintaining financial records. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork, and offers benefits like 25 days holiday and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working options

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance after 12 months

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Educated to A level equivalent or above.
• Currently studying towards or willing to start studying towards an accounting qualification, preferably ACCA.
• IT literate with interest in key software packages.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with clients' accounts, including bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns.
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers and assisting with account preparation.
• Maintaining relationships with major stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

A level equivalent or above

ACCA (or willingness to study)

Job description

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Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to kick-start your career in accounting? Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their Business Management team. As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with clients' accounts, including bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping and receipt analysis

Preparing VAT returns

Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers

Assisting with account preparation for Sole traders, Limited companies, and LLP's up to trial balance

Assisting with the running of bank accounts and gaining approval for payments

Maintaining relationships with all major stakeholders

Working across teams to ensure best practise is maintained.

Personal Specification:

Educated to A level equivalent or above.

Currently studying towards or willing to start studying towards an accounting qualification, preferably ACCA

Adaptable, hard-working, and willing to work as part of a team.

Highly efficient, meticulous with great attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure at times.

IT literate and interested in becoming an expert in key software packages.

Positive attitude, ability to work flexibly, and committed team player.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

In return, they offer a wide range of benefits, including 25 days holiday, hybrid working options, an annual bonus scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance after 12 months' service, and enhanced family leave policies.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team! Apply now to take the first step in your accounting career. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.