Junior Accountant

Location Darlington
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000
Contact name: Laura Olsen

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23042
Published: about 7 hours ago

​📢 Hiring: Junior Accountant | Hybrid | Flexible Hours | Great Benefits

📍 Location: Darlington office based, with hybrid opportunities

💼 Contract: Full Time, Permanent

💰 Salary: Competitive, based on experience

🌴 Holidays: 22–23 days + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

🕘 Hours: Flexible with core hours of 9:30am–4:00pm

Are you an experienced Junior Accountant with 3–4 years of practice experience? Looking to grow your career in a supportive, flexible, and sociable work environment—without the pressure of needing formal qualifications?

We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to join our friendly and growing team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll assist in preparing accounts for small businesses, sole traders, and partnerships. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable on-the-job learning every day.

Whether you’re happy in your current role level or looking to pursue professional qualifications—we’ll support you either way.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

Assisting in preparing accounts for small limited companies and sole traders

Supporting senior team members and contributing to client work

Maintaining accurate financial records

Communicating with clients to gather info and resolve queries

Growing your skills in a collaborative, practice-based environment

🎯 What We’re Looking For

3–4 years’ experience in an accountancy practice

Practical knowledge of bookkeeping and account preparation

Great attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Friendly, reliable, and team-focused attitude

No formal qualifications needed—experience is key

📚 Want to Study for a Qualification?

We’re happy to support you!

We offer:

Paid exam fees, textbooks, and memberships

Time off to study and sit exams

A flexible approach to home-based learning

🎁 Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

22–23 days holiday + bank holidays

Extra time off during Christmas shutdown

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours (core time 9:30am–4:00pm)

Supportive, sociable team environment

Employee social committee with events throughout the year