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 three 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 graduate that shares our entrepreneurial mindset.

With 4 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

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: