Junior accountant Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Accountant
MJB Avanti —Ipswich
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Finance Coordinator
Aether Compliance Ltd —Chelmsford
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
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Senior Financial Accountant (FTC until February 2028)
Penguin Books Limited —Colchester
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
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Senior Client Support
Scrutton Bland —Colchester
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Mentoring
- QuickBooks
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- Tax experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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iwishdesign.com —Islington
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Accountant

MJB Avanti
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time
From £30,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Accounting software
Xero
Organisational skills
Bookkeeping
Communication skills
Tax experience
AAT

Full job description

Build your career with us

At MJB Avanti, we believe accountants should be more than number crunchers. We build strong relationships with our clients, understand their businesses and provide support that helps them grow and succeed.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Trainee Accountant, with a structured pathway to develop into an Account Manager.

This role would suit someone who has started their accounting journey, enjoys working with clients, and wants to progress into a role where they become a trusted adviser rather than solely focusing on compliance work.

About Us

MJB Avanti is a modern and growing accountancy practice built around five core values:

Accountability
Respect
Professionalism
Collaboration
Communication

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service to our clients through strong relationships, proactive advice and excellent communication.

We invest heavily in our people and provide clear opportunities for progression, training and personal development.

The Opportunity

Initially, you will work alongside our experienced team preparing accounts, tax returns and supporting compliance work.

Over time, you will develop your technical knowledge, client communication skills and commercial awareness, progressing towards becoming an Account Manager responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients.

You will receive support, training and mentoring from senior members of the team throughout your journey.

Key Responsibilities

Initially

Preparing year-end accounts
Assisting with corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
Preparing working papers and supporting schedules
Liaising with clients to obtain information
Supporting Account Managers with client work
Using cloud accounting software including Xero and related applications

As You Develop

Attending client meetings
Managing client communications
Reviewing work completed by junior team members
Understanding client businesses and identifying opportunities to support them
Managing deadlines and workflow
Developing into a trusted point of contact for clients

What We're Looking For

Essential

AAT qualified or currently studying AAT
Good understanding of bookkeeping principles
Experience preparing accounts and/or tax returns
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong organisational skills

Desirable

Minimum 1–2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
Experience using Xero
Experience preparing limited company accounts
Experience with personal tax and corporation tax
Exposure to client communications
Intention to progress towards ACCA or ACA

The Type of Person Who Will Thrive Here

We're looking for someone who:

Takes ownership of their work
Communicates confidently and professionally
Enjoys working as part of a team
Wants to continuously learn and improve
Is interested in understanding businesses, not just producing accounts
Wants a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities

Career Progression

We are passionate about developing our people.

This role has a structured progression pathway:

Accountant
↓
Account Manager
↓
Relationship Manager

You will receive ongoing mentoring, technical training and support in person and virtually to help you progress through each stage of your career.

What We Offer

£30,000 salary (start)
Structured career progression pathway
Ongoing training and development
Support with professional qualifications
Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
Friendly and supportive team environment
Modern cloud-based systems and processes
Opportunity to become a key part of a growing firm
Flexible working after completing initial training

To Apply

If you're looking for more than just your next accounting job and want a genuine career opportunity with a firm that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief covering email explaining why you're interested in joining MJB Avanti.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking

Work Location: In person

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