Job Description

Junior Accountant

The Opportunity

Looking for an accountancy career with a difference? At SAS we've got you covered:

A digital practice with a passion for tech Flexible working encouraged Entrepreneurial values and a growth mindset Fun and relaxed environment with casual dress code Incredible coffee
This is an exciting time to join our young and dynamic practice that has been nominated four years in a row in the category of Fast-Track Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence awards.

There's no sign of our growth slowing down, so we are on the lookout for a highly motivated, aspiring accountant that shares our entrepreneurial mindset.

With 6 distinct businesses within the SAS group, you won't be short of opportunities to quickly progress your career and obtain a diverse set of skills.

The Role

Joining as a Junior Accountant, you will be providing bookkeeping and business support services to a portfolio of clients, operating across various industries. You will be working under the guidance of the Accountant and Client Manager to assist with the provision of the following services:

Accurate recording of all financial transactions through ledger postings, nominal journals, bank reconciliations etc Processing of bank payments Preparation and submission of VAT, CIS and Self-Assessment returns to HMRC Submission of annual Confirmation Statements to Companies House Helping with the production of monthly management accounts and other ad hoc financial reporting Maintaining cash flow forecasts A range of other ad hoc duties to help support the team and our clients Providing a friendly point of contact to clients ensuring timely responses Continued professional development with a commitment to learning new skills and advancing your technical knowledge

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long-lasting relationships.

We require someone who:

Always adopts a positive mindset Takes a commercial approach, keeping client's best interests at the forefront Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude Possesses excellent attention to detail Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally Able to remain calm under pressure Wanting to study towards the ACA/ACCA qualification Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients Experience working within general practice is advantageous Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary. Mileage and travel to client premises reimbursed.

Benefits include:

Working from home opportunities Flexible working hours 25 Days annual leave rising to 29 with long-term service (plus bank holidays) On-site parking Dress for your day Private medical insurance and life insurance Company pension Company events & social hours Enhanced Sick pay Enhanced Maternity and paternity pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person