Accounting Associate, Tax Accountant

FLB are a firm of Accountants and Business Advisors who focus on providing superior tax, accounting, and consulting services by implementing practical solutions for our clients’ diverse needs. Established in 2008, we are now part of the Entertainment Partners Group, a leading service provider in the media and entertainment industry. With the support of private equity backing, FLB has ambitious plans to continuously innovate using the latest technology to develop our teams and grow the business.

FLB works with a wide range of clients, from big corporates to smaller owner/manager businesses, which sets us worlds apart from your traditional accountancy firms.

Our open plan offices at Winnersh Triangle are home to a dynamic bunch of driven, diverse, and hard-working people whose shared belief in delivering the best for our clients is underpinned by respect, transparency, and collaboration. We offer big corporate experience with that more hands‑on SME feel.

If you are an ambitious individual with a great attitude and are ready for a new challenge, we’re looking for an Associate to join our Accounts and Business Services team in our Winnersh office, to support us with ongoing client growth. You will be working closely with our subsidiary company, Donald Reid Group (DRG) who are based in the same office as the FLB team.

Your responsibilities as an Associate in this team will include:

• Delivering a high-quality service to clients across various industries;
• Preparation of statutory accounts;
• Preparation of corporate tax computations and returns;
• Bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT returns; and
• Assisting with the design and implementation of best practice financial processes for businesses, including the use of relevant technology.

If you can demonstrate the following skills and experience, we can help you grow and develop:

• A real interest in a career in accountancy
• Excellent IT skills and a strong interest in technology and electronic systems
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivation and confidence in managing and prioritising a workload
• Team player
• AAT Accounting Qualification progress, a degree or similar level of study in a relevant field (a bonus to have, but not essential)

By working alongside experienced colleagues, you will also learn how to:

• Meet agreed commitments and deadlines
• Make sure work is accurate, avoiding unnecessary mistakes
• Provide regular updates on work to management
• Recognise urgent deliverables and pitch in to help the team when needed during peak workloads
• Raise issues early to avoid unwelcome surprises
• Consistently deliver quality work to keep clients satisfied
• Keep documentation and tracking up to date
• Progress towards professional qualifications

By joining FLB as a trainee our study programme will offer you the support you need to become a qualified Accountant (via AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification). With our study package all study expenses are borne by FLB, and each student receives additional study leave plus the opportunity to buy further study leave on top of the annual holiday entitlement.

The role of Associate within FLB is one of continual progression based on performance and professional development. There are opportunities to progress your career at FLB as we are eager to facilitate promotions from within and reward the team.

As well as through your professional exams, your knowledge will be enhanced by working closely with a highly qualified and experienced team from diverse backgrounds. The experience you will gain at FLB from working with a wide range of clients, from big corporates to smaller owner/manager companies and start‑up businesses, is invaluable and sets FLB apart from traditional accountancy firms.

FLB offer a competitive salary and a range of generous benefits including:

• Flexible working - 3 days office and 2 days working from home post passing your probation period
• 25 days holiday increasing by one day per years’ service up to a maximum of 30 days and ability to purchase up to a further 5 days holiday
• Excellent study package and training support
• Non‑contributory private medical insurance
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Referral programme - £1,000 if you refer someone who successfully passes their probation
• Reimbursement of one professional membership subscription related to work.
• Discretionary Enhanced Sickness Entitlement after 12 months service