Junior Accountant

Location: Kings Langley

Junior Accountant – Digital Practice – Mixed Portfolio

About the Company:

This is an exciting time to join our client. They are a young and dynamic practice that has been nominated four years in a row in the category of Fast-Track Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence awards.

Does this sound like an team you would like to join?

• A digital practice with a passion for tech

• Flexible working encouraged

• Entrepreneurial values and a growth mindset

• Fun and relaxed environment with casual dress code

• Incredible coffee

About the Opportunity:
There’s no sign of their growth slowing down, so they are on the lookout for a highly motivated, candidate that shares their entrepreneurial mindset.

With 5 distinct businesses within the group, you won’t be short of opportunities to quickly progress your career and obtain a diverse set of skills.

About the Responsibilities:
Joining as a Junior Accountant, you will be providing bookkeeping and business support services to a portfolio of clients, operating across various industries. You will be working under the guidance of the Accountant and Client Manager to assist with the provision of the following services:

• Accurate recording of all financial transactions through ledger postings, nominal journals, bank reconciliations etc

• Processing of bank payments

• Preparation and submission of VAT, CIS and Self-Assessment returns to HMRC

• Submission of annual Confirmation Statements to Companies House

• Helping with the production of monthly management accounts and other ad hoc financial reporting

• Maintaining cash flow forecasts

About the Applicant:
They are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long-lasting relationships.

They require someone who:

Always adopts a positive mindset

• Takes a commercial approach, keeping client’s best interests at the forefront

• Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude

• Possesses excellent attention to detail

• Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally

• Able to remain calm under pressure

• Wanting to study towards the ACA/ACCA qualification

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients

• Experience working within general practice is advantageous

• Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous

About the Benefits:
Competitive base salary with mileage and travel expenses reimbursed.

• Work from home opportunities

• Flexible working hours

• On-site parking

• Casual dress

• Private medical insurance

• Group life insurance

• Company pension

• Company social events

• Quarterly buddy lunches with a colleague

• Sick pay