Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant 
Location: East Bristol
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, either 9.00am – 5.30pm or 8.30am – 5.00pm
Parking: Free on-site parking available

Essential requirement: Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months' experience working within an accountancy practice.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and expansion, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm based in East Bristol is looking to recruit two Junior Accountants to join its friendly and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within accountancy. The firm is committed to investing in its people and will provide paid training, ongoing support and guidance to help you build your knowledge, gain valuable experience and progress within the business.

We are keen to hear from candidates who are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in accountancy.

The Role

Working alongside experienced accountants and within the Accounts and Tax team, you will support a varied portfolio of clients, assisting with bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT returns and general accountancy duties.

Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to develop your technical skills and take on additional responsibilities as your experience grows.

Main Duties

•    Assisting with bookkeeping and processing financial records.
•    Supporting the preparation of sole trader accounts.
•    Assisting with VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions.
•    Preparing personal tax returns and property income and expenditure statements.
•    Checking client records and identifying any missing or incorrect information.
•    Liaising with clients to obtain outstanding paperwork and information.
•    Responding to general client queries by telephone and email.
•    Supporting senior accountants and client managers with day-to-day duties.
•    Keeping client records and internal systems up to date.
•    Managing your workload and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.
•    Building positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
•    Taking part in training and actively developing your accountancy knowledge.

Skills and Experience
•    Minimum 6 months' experience within an accountancy practice (essential).
•    A genuine interest in accountancy and finance.
•    Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills.
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
•    Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
•    A professional and friendly telephone manner.
•    The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
•    A willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
•    A proactive approach and a desire to develop professionally.
•    Previous experience using accounting software such as Xero would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

•    Salary of £26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience.
•    Monday to Friday working hours.
•    No weekend working.
•    Free on-site parking.
•    Paid training and ongoing development.
•    Full support from experienced accountants.
•    The opportunity to gain valuable practical experience.
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression.
•    The chance to join a well-established and expanding accountancy firm.

How to Apply
•    If you have at least six months' experience working within an accountancy practice and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

•    Click Apply to submit your application today!