Job Description

We're Gravita:

the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We're a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.


We're

growing fast

and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service

tech-enabled

accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.


Our mission is to become the

UK's leading tech-enabled accounting firm

for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you'll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you'll also be helping us

shape the future of accounting

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The Role

As an Accounts Associate at Gravita, you are responsible for supporting the delivery of statutory accounts, ad hoc compliance work and simple tax returns, supported and coordinated by more senior members of the Accounts team. Associates may be involved with the coordination of the offshore teams, ensuring accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks to agreed deadlines. Associates are expected to manage workload effectively, escalate issues promptly, commit to their studies and contribute to process improvements. A strong focus on client service is expected.

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Key Responsibilities:

Client / Technical Delivery

Produce accurate, non-complex accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies, in accordance with UK GAAP and with appropriate support as required. Take time to understand the specific nature and needs of each client's business to provide tailored, effective service. Proactively seek guidance and support from more experienced colleagues when needed to ensure quality and accuracy of work. Complete tasks in a timely manner, meeting agreed deadlines and highlighting any issues early in the process. Update workflow systems at each key stage of delivery. Seek and respond to feedback on work, applying lessons learned to continuously improve future outputs. Support the onboarding and training of new Associates, as required, helping to build team knowledge and capability. Liaise directly with clients to obtain the necessary information for accounts preparation, ensuring deadlines are met and communication remains clear. Attend client meetings when required, representing the firm in a professional and informed manner. Contribute to business development efforts by engaging with company marketing (e.g. LinkedIn), understanding firm services, and flagging client issues that may present new opportunities.

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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

Has a strong general education, ideally to A-Level or equivalent, providing a solid academic foundation. Currently studying towards a recognised accounting qualification such as AAT, ACA, or ACCA, showing commitment to professional growth. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with confidence using Excel, Word, and Outlook. Communicates clearly and confidently in both verbal and written formats, adapting style to suit the audience.
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Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita, we'll support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn, grow and unlock your true potential.


We'll work with you to build a progression plan to outline how you'll grow at our company and everything we'll do to help you get there. We're also passionate about learning and development, to help you focus on your future.





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The Nitty Gritty

Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes. Your development won't be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size. * It's a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).