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