Junior Accountant

Bennet and Game; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice in Oxford is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least one year of accountancy practice experience to develop their skills through on-the-job training and support. You will be involved in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and client management, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards. With a competitive salary of up to £30k, study support for further qualifications, and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and progress in their accounting career.

Benefits

Study support for AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualifications

Statutory holiday

Pension

Sick pay

On-the-job training

Support and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year accountancy practice experience required.
• AAT Level 3 preferred; further qualifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tax Compliance

Client Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Positive Attitude

Education

AAT Level 3

Further Accountancy Qualifications

Job description

Bennett and Game are delighted to be working alongside a reputable local accountancy practice in Oxford, as they recruit for a Junior Accountant. Offering up to £30k, study support, progression, training, and more.

This is a small practice looking to grow an accountant, progressing them throughout the business. There will be on-the-job training, support, and development. This job is ideal for someone with a minimum of 1 year accountancy practice experience.

Accounts Trainee Job Overview

• Bookkeeping and Accounts preparation - assisting in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. Preparing accounts up to trial balance for review.
• Tax compliance support - Prepare VAT returns and submit to HMRC within deadlines.
• Client Management - Communicate with clients to manage relationships and respond to queries.
• Assisting Senior team members - assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting audits.
• Compliance and reporting - ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Accounts Trainee Job Requirements

• AAT Level 3 is preferred. Any further qualifications are a bonus.
• Minimum of 1 year accountancy practice experience.
• Confidence and ability to complete trial balance.
• Experience in bookkeeping.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to commute to Oxford.
• No requirement for visa sponsorship.

Accounts Trainee Salary & Benefits

• Salary depending on experience, paying up to £30k.
• Study support for AAT completion, ACA, or ACCA qualifications.
• Statutory holiday, pension, and sick pay.
• 10-minute walk from Oxford train station.
• On-the-job training, support, and development.
• And more.

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