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