Assistant Accountant

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Milton Keynes
County:Buckinghamshire
Salary/Rate:£32,000 - £36,000 per year study and benefits
Sector:Accountancy
Job ref:1464
Post Date:23.07.26
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About the Role

Are you a part-qualified Assistant Accountant, seeking an innovative, forward-looking firm that will invest in your future career prospects?

If you're a practice professional actively studying or a finance professional in industry looking for more than just another accounts production role, this role in Milton Keynes is exactly the move you've been waiting for.

As a Part Qualified Assistant Accountant, you'll take ownership of your own client portfolio, becoming a trusted adviser rather than simply preparing year-end accounts. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, provide practical business advice and genuinely make a positive contribution.

It's a career opportunity that offers greater responsibility, a supportive team culture within a practice that are ahead of the curve with processes and implementing technology.

If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and are keen to progress your career, you won't want to miss this!

Role Overview

  • Manage your own portfolio of annual accounts from planning through to final submission
  • Meet with clients to review accounts, provide advice, and identify additional support where appropriate
  • Assist clients with pre-year end tax planning and ad hoc projects when required
  • Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance and feedback
  • Make full use of modern accounting technology and software to deliver an efficient service

The Ideal Candidate

  • Practice accountancy experience with confidence preparing statutory accounts
  • Part qualified & actively studying ACA or ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualified
  • IT skills including Excel and any accounts software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS etc)
  • Comfortable managing multiple deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail

What's on Offer

  • A starting salary up to £36,000, depending upon experience
  • A full funded study support package
  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
  • Hybrid working from home days
  • Family orientated office culture that value transparency and possesses a clear vision
  • Smart, rural and modern office space in Milton Keynes
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Opportunity to broaden your advisory experience
  • Additional benefits include free onsite parking, pensions etc...

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke or Richard on 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/251464 - Part Qualified Accountant

 

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