Express Recruitment
Junior Accountant
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Looking to take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm that will genuinely invest in your future? Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a long-established and highly respected independent firm of Chartered Accountants in their search for a Junior Accountant to join their growing team in Loughborough.
About the Firm
Established for over 60 years, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for providing tailored accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services to businesses and individuals across a wide range of sectors. With a strong emphasis on delivering first-class client service and developing long-term relationships, they pride themselves on creating a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to progress and build successful careers.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing accountancy practice experience who is looking to further develop their technical knowledge whilst gaining professional qualifications. Full study support is available, with the flexibility to study towards ACA, ACCA, or AAT, making this an ideal role for someone committed to a long-term career within practice.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary of up to c£30,000 DOE (with flexibility for the right individual)
- Fully funded professional qualifications
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced accountants
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio
- Genuine long-term career progression within a friendly and collaborative practice
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Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
- Studying towards, or keen to begin, ACA, ACCA, or AAT qualifications
- Good working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounts preparation
- Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, TaxCalc, or Sage would be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills
Roles & Responsibilities
- Preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
- Assisting with corporation tax, VAT returns, and personal tax compliance work
- Supporting senior accountants with year-end accounts and client advisory work
- Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and respond to day-to-day queries
- Working with cloud-based accounting software including QuickBooks, Xero, TaxCalc, and Sage whilst maintaining accurate working papers
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education, and Voluntary organisations. Find all our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7
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Job Details
Location
Loughborough
Salary
Up to c£30,000 DOE
Job Type and Hours
Permanent
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk mentioning the Job Title in the subject line. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
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