Job specification and package
The main job (inhouse training will be provided for all matters below)
To prepare small business accounts (sole trader, partnerships and limited companies) from client records including chasing clients for missing information and speaking to clients to ensure accounts are accurate
To prepare income and corporation tax returns and computations based on accounts prepared
To assist senior accountants on larger accounts jobs when required
To undertake quarterly reporting for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax when it starts in 2026
You will also be required to:
To answer phone when receptionists on other calls or otherwise unavailable
To ‘meet and greet’ clients in reception when receptionists are unavailable
Help keep the office tidy and other administrative tasks
Training
Training towards an AAT and/or ACCA qualification is also a prerequisite and you will be able to start your training once you have successfully negotiated your probationary period (usually three to six months). This will entail studying at home during the evenings and weekends and taking professional exams every 3 to 6 months. You will also go on external revision courses close to the exam dates.
Please be aware that this is an academic profession and achieving an AAT and/or ACCA membership (becoming a qualified accountant) can take 3 to 6 years.
Package
Salaries start from £16,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience to date) and for each exam pass (or exemption allowed) a rise of £1,000 is given.
Training costs are covered only for first attempts at each exam. Additional days leave are given to attend external revision courses and exams.
Holiday entitlement is 20 days plus bank holidays.
Office hours are 9 to 5 with an hour for lunch.
There is free parking locally although this may change in the future.
Requirements to be considered for job
Minimum level of education – 7 GCSEs (inc Maths and English at grade 4 or higher) but preferably 3 A levels or Level 3 AAT qualification.
Preferably have a driving licence and own car (client visits and other tasks may require this).
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