Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Welshpool Based | Salary: £28,000-£35,000

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Junior Accountant looking for your next opportunity in practice?

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy practice in the Welshpool area that is looking to add a Junior Accountant to its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a varied client portfolio while developing your technical skills within a professional practice environment.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Qualified, part-qualified, or currently studying towards a recognised accounting or finance qualification (such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
• Good understanding of accounts preparation and bookkeeping

• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or Quick Books
• Experience working with a variety of SME clients

• Prepare year-end accounts for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assist with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
• Prepare management accounts where required
• Support the preparation of corporation tax and self-assessment returns
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial information and answer day-to-day queries
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure work is completed within deadlines
• Assist senior members of the team with ad hoc accounting assignments

The successful candidate will be a motivated and organised individual who enjoys working with clients and is looking to build a long-term career within accountancy practice. You’ll be comfortable managing your workload, eager to develop your technical knowledge, and committed to delivering a high standard of service.