Junior Accountant (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join a leading international professional services firm. The role is hybrid, with three days in our Didcot office and two days remote, offering a clear progression path and exposure to top‑tier clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist a portfolio of clients and support the production of monthly, quarterly and yearly deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and timely responses to queries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly client management accounts.
• Compile and file tax returns (VAT, corporation tax, partnership tax, P11Ds, PSAs) with HMRC.
• Produce FCA returns on a half‑yearly or quarterly basis using client management data.
• Draft annual financial statements and liaise with clients and their auditors for timely filing.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure efficient delivery of all client deliverables and handle ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, finance department or bookkeeping role is advantageous.
• Graduates, trainees or early‑career candidates are welcome.
• Willingness to start a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and a detail‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid UK work permit.

Required skills

• Excel

What we offer

• Comprehensive ACCA study support, funded examinations and resits.
• Support for candidates transferring from CIMA, ATI or AAT to ACCA.
• Full training and ongoing mentorship from experienced accountants.
• Hands‑on exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, statutory and management accounts.
• Clear progression to a Client Services Accountant role.
• Supportive, collaborative and multicultural working environment.