Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant | Independent Accountancy Practice

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established independent accountancy practice in Hertford is looking to recruit a Junior Accountant to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified, AAT studier or early-stage ACCA/ACA student looking to broaden their experience across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and accounts preparation whilst working closely with experienced Partners.

The firm supports a diverse client portfolio ranging from owner-managed businesses through to larger groups across sectors including manufacturing, consultancy, IT and marketing.

The Role

Working alongside senior accountants and Partners, you will assist with:

• Bookkeeping and client record processing
• VAT returns and MTD submissions
• Bank reconciliations and journal postings
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
• Processing records through Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Supporting payroll when required
• Liaising with clients and resolving queries
• Managing workload to meet client deadlines

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Bookkeeping and VAT return experience
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and proactive attitude

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare after probation
• Additional holiday entitlement with service
• Paid parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a broad range of clients
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working culture
• Flexible working pattern