Junior Accountant - Entry Level!

<ul id='job-meta'></ul><p><strong>Launch Your Career as a Graduate Accountant!</strong></p><br/><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central London (Hybrid: 2 days in-office, 3 days remote)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £35,000 per year<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time</p><br/><p><strong>💡</strong><strong> Ready to start your accounting career the right way?</strong></p><br/><p>If you're a graduate (or about to be!) with a passion for numbers and a drive to learn, this is your chance to join a growing, family-run investment company where your development truly matters.</p><br/><p>This isn't just a "first job" - it's a hands-on opportunity to build real-world accounting skills, gain exposure to investments, and work alongside experienced professionals who will support your growth every step of the way.</p><br/><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><br/><p>From day one, you'll get stuck into meaningful work across a variety of areas:</p><br/><p><strong>🔢</strong><strong> Core Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Support day-to-day accounting across multiple entities</li><br/><li>Assist with maintaining financial records and reconciliations</li><br/><li>Help prepare monthly and annual financial reports</li><br/><li>Get involved in budgeting and forecasting processes</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>📈</strong><strong> Investment Exposure</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Learn how investment portfolios are managed</li><br/><li>Track capital movements and performance</li><br/><li>Work closely with brokers and investment managers</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>💳</strong><strong> Cash & Payments</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Assist with managing payments, invoices, and expenses</li><br/><li>Support accounts payable and receivable processes</li><br/><li>Gain exposure to modern tools like Xero and ApprovalMax</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>🌍</strong><strong> Tax & Compliance</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Work alongside external advisors on tax processes</li><br/><li>Help prepare documentation and schedules</li><br/><li>Learn how compliance works across multiple entities</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> Business Operations</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>Support audits and internal processes</li><br/><li>Assist with financial analysis and new opportunities</li><br/><li>Collaborate with teams across legal, tax, and finance</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>🌱</strong><strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>A graduate (or final-year student) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><br/><li>A strong interest in building a career in accounting or finance</li><br/><li>Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges</li><br/><li>Great attention to detail and a proactive mindset</li><br/><li>Comfortable using Microsoft Excel (experience with Xero is a bonus, not essential!)</li><br/><li>A team player with strong communication skills</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>🎯</strong><strong> What You'll Get</strong></p><br/><ul><br/><li>💰 Competitive starting salary of £30,000 - £35,000</li><br/><li>🏡 Flexible hybrid working (work-life balance matters!)</li><br/><li>📚 Ongoing training, mentoring & career development</li><br/><li>📈 Clear progression opportunities as you grow</li><br/><li>🤝 Supportive, friendly team culture</li><br/><li>🎉 Regular socials and team events</li><br/></ul><br/><p><strong>🌟</strong><strong> Why This Role?</strong></p><br/><p>You'll gain exposure that most entry-level roles simply don't offer - from core accounting to investment insights - all while being supported in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment.</p><br/><p>If you're looking for a role where you can <strong>learn fast, grow quickly, and make an impact early</strong>, this is it.</p><br/><p><strong>📅</strong><strong> Apply Now</strong></p><br/><p>Kickstart your career in finance and take the first step toward becoming a future accounting professional.</p><br/><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you! </strong><strong>💼✨</strong></p><p>Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.</p><br/><p><br />Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p><br/><p>By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website. </p>

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