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Junior accountant

Adecco
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London W12 9JB, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A Junior Accounts Assistant position is available in Chiswick, London, ideal for enthusiastic individuals starting their accounting careers.
  • The role involves bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers for various client accounts.
  • Candidates should be educated to A level equivalent or above and preferably studying towards an accounting qualification like ACCA.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 and requires no prior experience, although a positive attitude and attention to detail are essential.
  • Benefits include 25 days of holiday, hybrid working options, and additional perks after 12 months of service.

Junior Accounts Assistant

Location: Chiswick, London

Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to kick-start your career in accounting? Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Accounts Assistant to join their Business Management team. As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with clients' accounts, including bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping and receipt analysis

Preparing VAT returns

Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers

Assisting with account preparation for Sole traders, Limited companies, and LLP's up to trial balance

Assisting with the running of bank accounts and gaining approval for payments

Maintaining relationships with all major stakeholders

Working across teams to ensure best practise is maintained.

Personal Specification:

Educated to A level equivalent or above.

Currently studying towards or willing to start studying towards an accounting qualification, preferably ACCA

Adaptable, hard-working, and willing to work as part of a team.

Highly efficient, meticulous with great attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure at times.

IT literate and interested in becoming an expert in key software packages.

Positive attitude, ability to work flexibly, and committed team player.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

In return, they offer a wide range of benefits, including 25 days holiday, hybrid working options, an annual bonus scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance after 12 months' service, and enhanced family leave policies.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team! Apply now to take the first step in your accounting career. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.