Junior Accountant

Position: Junior Accountant

Location: Hornchurch, Essex

Hours: Full Time - Office Based

Salary: £25,000 - £29,000

Our client is a well-established firm of Accountants based in Hornchurch, Essex. They supply bespoke accountancy and taxation services to all types of businesses and individuals.

Combining traditional values with a modern approach the company prides itself on our ability to provide a mixture of services to suit any business’s needs with a very personal touch.

What can you expect in return?
• Competitive salary and very flexible working hours
• 20 Days Annual Leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Support will be provided for both professional qualifications as well as work-based learning
• Excellent future opportunities
• To join a forward-thinking company
• A great working environment
• Good train and tube links available
• Initial interview via zoom/telephone with senior team member
• Secondary interview in person with director (subject to passing initial interview)
• Quarterly social events with staff and directors

Are you the right person for the job?
• Minimum AAT level 3
• Minimum 2 Years experience in practice in a similar role
• IRIS software experience is desirable
• Cloud-based accounting systems knowledge including Xero, VT, QuickBooks
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Confident when dealing with clients and getting your views across
• Use initiative to identify problems and provide solutions

What will your role as a Junior Accountant look like?
• As an Accounts Junior, you will be expected to prepare financial statements from source documents/records to final accounts for review by one of the managers or directors
• Prepare accounting schedules to support the balances and transactions included in the financial statements
• Work on a wide range of accounts and industries
• Liaise with clients directly or through the relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information
• Ensure a high level of service to meet client's expectations
• Prepare control account reconciliations