Hybrid Junior Accountant: Public Practice Career

Junior Accountant

A well-established accountancy practice in Market Harborough is looking to recruit a Junior Accountant to support its growing client base and begin a long-term career within public practice.

This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their accounting career, whether you’re AAT studying, recently qualified, or qualified by experience, and keen to gain hands-on exposure to accounts, tax and client work within a supportive team environment.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity within accountancy jobs in Market Harborough, offering training, development and clear progression.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Junior Accountant
• Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid working)
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
• Level: Junior / Entry-Level / Accounts Assistant
• Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, sole traders and partnerships
• Progression: Clear pathway to Semi Senior Accountant

If you’re exploring Junior Accountant jobs in Leicestershire, this role offers a strong foundation for your career.

The Role – Junior Accountant

As a Junior Accountant, you’ll support senior team members with day-to-day accounts and tax work while building your technical knowledge and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation for limited companies
• Assisting with personal tax and corporation tax returns
• Supporting bookkeeping and basic management accounts
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and respond to queries
• Maintaining accurate records and working papers
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
• Learning and developing technical skills under senior supervision

This role provides a strong mix of practical experience, learning and progression.

This role is ideal for:

• A Junior Accountant or Accounts Assistant in practice
  or
• Someone with accounting experience looking to move into public practice

If you’re searching for Junior Accountant jobs in Market Harborough or accounts assistant jobs in Leicestershire, this is an excellent starting point.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Be AAT studying, AAT qualified, or keen to begin AAT studies
• Have some experience in accounting or finance (practice experience beneficial but not essential)
• Be organised, motivated and eager to learn
• Have good attention to detail
• Be confident communicating with colleagues and clients
• Be looking for long-term development within accountancy

This role sits within a long-established Market Harborough accountancy practice that works closely with local businesses, providing practical and straightforward accounting and tax support.

The team offers a structured but approachable working environment where junior staff are supported, trained and encouraged to develop at a steady pace. Questions are welcomed, learning is prioritised and progression is clearly mapped out.

Hybrid working and flexibility are available, supporting a healthy work–life balance.

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Full AAT study support
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and approachable team
• Clear progression to Semi Senior Accountant
• Long-term career stability within public practice

If you’re looking for Junior Accountant jobs in Market Harborough or entry-level accountancy jobs in Leicestershire, this is an excellent opportunity to start or develop your career.

If you’re exploring other accountancy jobs in Market Harborough or across Leicestershire, we regularly recruit for practice roles at all levels.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Junior Accountant jobs here.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

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