Part Qualified Accountant

Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support package

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Regular team social events

Job summary

Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd is placing a Part Qualified Accountant with a Bedford practice. The role offers exposure to year-end accounts, VAT, bookkeeping and tax computations across a varied client base.

The firm provides structured training, a fully funded study support package, and clear progression routes, plus pension and private healthcare. Based in central Bedford with excellent transport links, it supports international secondments if desired.

Qualifications

• Part qualified and actively studying ACA, ACCA, or AAT Level 4 with prior practice experience.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and tax computations for a range of clients.
• Assist clients with ad hoc projects, providing support and guidance where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.
• Ensure chargeability, recovery and profitability targets are being met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

ACA/ ACCA / AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Does your current accountancy firm have a well-publicised vision? Do your career aspirations match their desires?

This is your opportunity to shape your future with a multiple award winning, family run firm. They are renowned for delivering structured training and study support packages to suite your day-to-day lifestyle, as wellbeing matters and everyone's contributions are valued.

As a Part Qualified Accountant, this is an all-encompassing role, providing exposure to a vast and varying range of financial elements, delivering more ownership, more trust, and genuine development.

After a recent acquisition, the practice will soon be going through transformational change, in relation to systems and processes for the benefit of operational efficiency and performance, presenting an exciting time to join the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and tax computations for a range of clients.
• Assist clients with ad hoc projects, providing support and guidance where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.
• Ensure chargeability, recovery and profitability targets are being met.

Requirements

• Part qualified & actively studying ACA or ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualified with previous accountancy practice experience
• IT skills including Excel and any accounts software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS etc)
• High levels of attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

What's on offer

• Starting salary up to GBP35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• A fully funded study support package, tailored to your needs and requirements
• A clear route of progression to match your career desires
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Regular team social events and activities
• Opportunities for international secondments if desired
• A supportive, family orientated office culture that value transparency and possesses a clear vision
• Based in central Bedford with excellent transport links