Junior Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
Your eCommerce Accountant are expert ICAEW ecommerce accountants, specialising in ecommerce businesses who sell on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy and much more.
Weare a fast growing, UK based, remote, accountancy firm looking to expand our team.
Job description
This role is for a junior accountant or bookkeeper, ideally suited to someone who has trained in AAT or is part way through it. The position is fully remote, with the opportunity for flexible working hours.
You will undertake a varied role, which will include the preparation of VAT returns and Payroll. You will be providing bookkeeping and accounting support to our ecommerce clients and working with cloud accountancy software like Quickbooks and Xero.
We offer progression up to accountant level and beyond. We ensure all our staff are learning and progressing by providing training internally and externally (ACCA/ACA/AAT).
Responsibilities
· General bookkeeping duties to prepare VAT returns
· Processing of monthly payroll for clients
· Working with cloud accountancy software’s, predominantly QB and Xero
· Bringing the accounts up to TB level ready for accounts preparation
· Liaising with clients and the team to ensure we have all the information needed.
Position Requirements:
· Actively studying or completed a finance qualification (e.g. AAT)
· 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
· Extensive Payroll experience
· Experience preparing VAT returns
· Ideally have experience using both Xero and Quickbooks
· Good knowledge of Microsoft office incl. Excel
· Strong written and verbal communication is essential
· Accounts preparation experience is a bonus
To be considered for this role, please send an application with a CV and covering letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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