Part-Qualified Accountant

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a hands-on role, gaining broad exposure across accounts preparation, client interaction, and financial reporting.

The Part-Qualified Accountant will play a key role in supporting the firm’s accounting function, working closely with clients and senior staff to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and high-quality delivery of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end non-audit financial statements and supporting working papers up to review stage
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations including VAT, payroll, fixed assets, leases, and hire purchase accounts
• Post journals accurately to accounting systems in line with accounting standards and internal procedures
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with deadlines and compliance requirements
• Support the year-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and year-end journals
• Assist with Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Communicate professionally with clients via phone and email, building strong working relationships
• Support managers and senior accountants with ad-hoc assignments and project work

Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing ACA or ACCA qualification (part-qualified essential)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with solid commercial awareness
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• Strong IT skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel ability
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)