Junior Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Part-time Accounts Assistant / Accounts Manager / Finance Administrator Flexible 25 hours per week, salary c. £28,000 pro-rata.

We re looking for an organised, proactive accounts professional with strong experience in VAT returns and bank reconciliations to support our finance function in a friendly and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting accurate VAT returns

• Carrying out regular bank reconciliations

• Processing sales and purchase orders, invoices, payments, and receipts using Xero

• Checking supplier statements and investigating variances

• Managing debt recovery and credit control

• Overseeing stock reports and inventory management

• Using bespoke finance and admin software

• Preparing reports and financial summaries as needed

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial administration

• Proven ability with VAT returns and bank reconciliations (essential)

• Experience using Xero (essential)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Organised, detail-focused, and confident managing your own workload

What You Will Be Like:

• Detail-driven with a strong focus on accuracy

• Proactive and happy to roll up your sleeves to get things done

• Comfortable managing your own workload but also a great team player

• Positive, approachable, and easy to work with

• Someone who enjoys problem-solving and improving processes

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: c. £28,000 p.a. pro-rata

• Hours: 25 per week