Audit & Accounts Assistant | £20,000 - £29,000 | Leeds | Study Support

Are you early on in your practice career and looking to join a firm where you'll genuinely be supported, developed, and given exposure to a broad range of work?

If you're someone who enjoys variety, wants to continue developing technically, and values being part of a friendly and collaborative team, this could be a great opportunity.

We're partnering with a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds that is continuing to grow following another successful year.

With a strong reputation across audit, accounts, tax, and advisory work, they're now looking to bring in an Audit & Accounts Assistant to strengthen their existing team.

The Role

You'll work closely with managers and senior team members across a broad range of audit and accounts assignments.

• Audit Work: Supporting statutory audit assignments as part of a wider audit team
• Accounts Preparation: Preparing year-end statutory accounts under FRS102 and FRS105
• Corporation Tax: Drafting corporation tax computations
• Client Support: Assisting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud-based software
• Advisory Exposure: Supporting occasional ad-hoc projects including valuations, tax planning, and due diligence work

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue building their practice career within a supportive and technically strong environment.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally studying ACA, ACCA, or AAT
• At least 12 months' experience within accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts is essential
• Audit exposure beneficial but not essential
• Familiar with software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Someone proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working as part of a team

Why Join?

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with a strong mentoring culture, comprehensive study support, and clear progression opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• Full study support package
• 25 days holiday
• Health benefits plan
• Hybrid/remote working opportunities
• Free parking and strong transport links
• Friendly, social culture with regular charity initiatives and team activities
• Clear progression opportunities with a promote-from-within culture

Location: Leeds
Salary: £20,000 - £29,000 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Full-time with hybrid flexibility
Start: ASAP

If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing your practice career in a supportive environment, hit apply.