Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant:
Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Up to 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Launch Your Accounting Career with a Growing Business

We are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting functions while developing their professional skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Whether you are a recent graduate or currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification, this role offers valuable exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, financial reporting, and business analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including processing invoices, receipts, payments, and other transactions
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, costs, and profitability
• Produce sales and performance analysis reports to support business decision-making
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Provide financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting for senior management
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or be actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable Experience

• Previous bookkeeping or finance experience
• Payroll administration experience
• Experience using accounting software
• Exposure to management accounts and financial reporting
• Understanding of project costing, budgeting, and profitability analysis

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to 32,000 depending on experience
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance activities

Apply Now

If you are looking to build a successful career in accounting and want to join a business that will invest in your development, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.