Job Description:

A privately owned, multi-entity SME group (c. £40m turnover) is hiring a Junior Accountant to support a finance function in the middle of a genuine business transformation. This is not a purchase ledger role — it’s a hands-on opportunity to build strong month-end capability and develop quickly with direct exposure to an experienced CFO.
The role (what you’ll be doing)
You’ll take ownership across key accounting areas and support month-end delivery, including:

• Accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Month-end support and contribution to draft management accounts
• Transaction processing with understanding (not just posting)
• Working across a group structure / multiple entities
• Supporting improved controls, reporting and process in a fast-changing environment

What this role is not

• Not a pure AP/AR position
• Not data entry / finance admin
• Not passive “tick box” bookkeeping

What we’re looking for
To be successful, you’ll need:

• Practical experience with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet recs
• Exposure to month-end (even if not end-to-end)
• Studying AAT (Level 3/4) or early stages of ACCA 
• Strong Excel skills — PivotTables / Lookups
• A curious, proactive mindset: you’ll ask questions, spot issues, and improve processes

Why join?

• A genuine development role: expect “3–5 years’ exposure in 2 years”
• High learning curve in a transformation environment (systems/process/controls improving)
• Designed as a 2–3 year launchpad for someone ambitious and progression-driven

Package

• Salary: £28,500 
• Benefits: 20 days holiday, standard pension, free parking
• Location: Office-based (non-hybrid but flexible working) — LE7 area

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