Your new company
Our client is one of the UK's leading accountancy and business advisory firms, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from ambitious owner-managed businesses to larger, complex organisations.As a Top 10 UK accountancy firm and one of the largest providers of accountancy services to SMEs, they offer exceptional career development opportunities, exposure to a broad range of clients and industries, and a collaborative, supportive environment where people are encouraged to grow and progress their careers.
Your new role
As an Associate, you will play a key role in supporting a varied client portfolio while developing your technical accounting knowledge and professional skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across accounts preparation, tax, VAT and compliance work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of annual statutory accounts for a broad portfolio of clients.
• Supporting the completion of VAT returns, tax returns and other compliance-related work.
• Maintaining accurate client records and financial information.
• Liaising with HMRC and assisting with client queries where required.
• Preparing basic accounting and tax computations for review by senior team members.
• Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and budget requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider accounts team.
• Supporting administrative and ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Building a strong understanding of accountancy practice while developing your career in a professional services environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA (or actively studying towards a professional qualification).
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• A good understanding of accounts preparation, VAT returns and basic tax compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• A willingness to learn, develop and progress your career within a leading accountancy practice.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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