Junior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Weel; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Beverley seeks a Junior Accountant to assist in year-end accounts preparation and client support. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, a desire to build client relationships, and is skilled in accounting software. This role offers a salary between £25,000 - £31,000 with benefits including study support and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Scope for study support

Statutory pension and sick pay

Free on-site parking

Company socials

Annual conference with bespoke training

Simply health scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in practice and begun training towards a relevant qualification.
• Ability to prepare simple annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Desire to grow into a role advising clients and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing year-end accounts for clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and bookkeeping using accounting software.
• Support personal and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualification training

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Excel

Job description

Position: Junior Accountant

Location: Beverley (Office based)

Package: 25,000 - 31,000

Type: Permanent, Full Time

A highly reputable Accountancy Practice in Beverley is hiring for a Junior Accountant to join their growing team. This firm prides itself on personal relationships with clients, staff, and professionals.

The firm promotes work-life balance, emphasizing well-being and engagement, with a focus on mental health.

If you are an ambitious accountant with at least one year's experience in accountancy practice, looking to broaden your skills and progress, then this role is for you!

Junior Accountant Job Overview

• Assist in preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Prepare VAT returns and bookkeeping using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Support personal and corporate tax returns
• Maintain client records and respond to routine queries
• Liaise with clients for documentation and provide general support
• Learn and adhere to relevant accounting standards and internal procedures

Junior Accountant Job Requirements

• At least 1 year's experience in practice and begun training towards a relevant qualification
• Ability to prepare simple annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Desire to grow into a role advising clients, building relationships beyond year-end accounts, and working with a varied client portfolio
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and lateral thinking to identify problems and solutions
• Show initiative, exercise judgment, and take ownership from start to finish
• Ability to operate under direction and independently
• Experience with software such as IRIS, Sage, Excel, or willingness to learn

Junior Accountant Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience and qualification stage, ranging from 25,000 - 31,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Scope for study support
• Statutory pension and sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Company socials
• Annual conference with bespoke training
• Simply health scheme

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

Bennett & Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams in various industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data, contacting you about our services, and submitting your CV for this role.