Junior Accountant | Rapid-Growth Tech Accounting Firm | Hybrid/Central London
The Business
Our client is a fast-growing financial and accountancy service provider specializing in scale-ups and SMEs in the tech industry. Having recently completed an acquisition and on track to triple their turnover in the next two years, they are poised to become one of the UK's leading names in outsourced finance and accounting solutions.
Beyond their impressive growth, they boast an exciting portfolio of some of the most innovative scale-ups in London's tech ecosystem. Their approach goes beyond traditional accounting-providing outsourced finance support, exceptional customer service, and expert insights into automation and financial technology to help businesses thrive.
Based in a vibrant area of Central London, the company fosters a collaborative and welcoming culture. Employees feel valued and invested in, as reflected in high retention rates and generous benefits. They are looking for committed team members who want to grow with them, offering strong training and progression opportunities to develop into senior leadership roles over time.
The Role
Reporting to Finance Directors and Senior Accountants, Junior Accountants will support a portfolio of 8+ clients, serving as the main point of contact for clients' accounting and finance queries and supporting with month-end and accounts processes. Key responsibilities include owning the payment runs, preparing VAT returns, performing bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate records on Xero, and helping the completion of management accounts.
This role is ideal for someone with 1 year of accounting experience who is looking to fast-track their learning and development, working with multiple clients in a dynamic environment. communication skills, ambition, an eagerness to learn, and curiosity are essential.
Clear pathways to progression-potentially leading to Finance Director roles-are available, supported by ongoing training and development.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of 8 accountants to manage multiple client accounts
- Handling bank reconciliation and payment runs
- Preparing VAT returns
- Coordinating payroll
- Supporting with month end close activities
- Liaising with stakeholders and clients
- Responding to inbound accounting queries on clients' behalf
- Ad hoc tasks to support Senior Accountants
What we need to see (essential):
- At least 1 year of experience in finance and accounting
- Knowledge of Xero
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + bonus and study support
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days working from home
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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.