Junior Practice Accountant


Location

Manchester


Salary

£25000 - £30000


Job Type

Permanent


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JO 31/03/26_1776674146

Junior / Assistant Accountant

Salary Range – £25,000 – £30,000 Study Support also offered

Location – Manchester Area – Hybrid options post probation

Permanent Position

Job Overview

Junior / Assistant Accountant opportunity with a minimum of three years’ experience in accountancy practice ideally.

Key Experience:

  • Bookkeeping and VAT returns using accounting software (we use Xero, but experience with other software is fine).

  • Accounts preparation up to review stage (our Lead Advisors review all work completed by assistants).

  • Personal tax returns, primarily for directors and shareholders, though this isn’t essential, as we can provide training.

Ideal Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience within an accountancy practice. 3 years preferred.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting are essential.
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, AAT) or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team environment.

Your Accountancy and Finance point of contact is:

Jake O’Rourke

Senior Consultant - Accountancy & Finance

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Junior / Assistant Accountant

Salary Range – £25,000 – £30,000 Study Support also offered

Location – Manchester Area – Hybrid options post probation

Permanent Position

Job Overview

Junior / Assistant Accountant opportunity with a minimum of three years’ experience in accountancy practice ideally.

Key Experience:

  • Bookkeeping and VAT returns using accounting software (we use Xero, but experience with other software is fine).

  • Accounts preparation up to review stage (our Lead Advisors review all work completed by assistants).

  • Personal tax returns, primarily for directors and shareholders, though this isn’t essential, as we can provide training.

Ideal Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience within an accountancy practice. 3 years preferred.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting are essential.
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, AAT) or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team environment.

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