Junior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Kettering is seeking a Junior Accountant to assist with various accounting tasks, including year-end accounts preparation and client bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience and be AAT qualified or studying ACCA/ACA. This role offers a salary of £25,000 - £30,000, along with study support and holiday benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Study support

On-site parking

Team events

Statutory pension and sick pay

Qualifications

• 1-3 years accountancy practice experience required.
• Must be AAT qualified or studying ACCA/ACA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with year-end accounts preparation.
• Process client bookkeeping using accounting software.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support in the preparation of tax returns.
• Assist with payroll processing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Experience in Xero

Experience in QuickBooks

Experience in Sage

Education

AAT qualified or part qualified

Studying ACCA/ACA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Position: Junior Accountant

Location: Kettering

Work Pattern: Full time, Mon-Fri

Package: 25,000 - 30,000 , study support, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

An exciting position has arose for a Junior/Semi Senior Accountant, looking to establish themselves in a dynamic and growing Accountancy Practice, in Kettering. This practice is part of a group of Accountancy Practices, who all hold great reputations.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-3 years practice experience, who is looking to further themselves in a trusted and reputable practice. They provide a great opportunity for someone studying AAT, or ACCA/ACA, with some practice exposure, to learn and develop.

Junior Accountant Job Overview

• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Process client bookkeeping using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations
• Support in the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Assist with payroll processing and related reporting
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain ledgers
• Liaise with clients to request necessary financial information
• Support senior accountants in audits and other client engagements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements

Junior Accountant Job Requirements

• 1 - 3 years accountancy practice experience
• AAT qualified or part qualified, or studying ACCA/ACA
• Able to commute to Kettering
• No requirement for visa sponsorship
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Experience in Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage, is beneficial

Junior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• 25,000 - 30,000 dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Study support, and CPD opportunities
• On-site parking
• Statutory pension and sick pay
• Team events
• A supported and team-oriented environment

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.