Junior Accountant Accounts

Hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by one day per year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days).

As a Junior Accountant you will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of accounting tasks while working towards your professional qualifications. You will assist with bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, and the preparation of financial statements for a diverse client portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced accountants, develop technical skills, and build strong client relationships.

• Preparing year‑end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and LLPs
• Preparing management accounts
• Corporate tax returns
• Personal tax returns
• VAT returns
• Delivering excellent client service
• Working closely with clients, the accounts team and other departments, including direct contact with partners and managers to obtain the required information to prepare accounts
• Involvement in audit work as and when required

• Minimum of Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English at GCSE
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
• Self‑motivated
• Organised, efficient with attention to detail
• Driven and initiative‑bearing
• Able to reliably commute to the Peterborough office
• Comfortable in a client‑facing role
• Dynamic individual with a positive “can do” attitude
• Highly personable with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Logical approach and good with numbers

• Hybrid working after probationary period
• Study support
• Private medical insurance after 5 years of service
• Group life assurance (4× salary)
• Access to employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee assistance programme
• Regular training and development – continuous support for professional qualifications and personal goals

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately are unable to provide sponsorship.