Company Accounts Associate

Job Summary

At Gooding Accounts, we do more than deliver great financial advice – we live by our values. Celebrating more than 10 years in business, we’ve raised over £60,000 for local charities and continue to give back to the communities we serve.

The values which shape how we work are:

• Be a team
• Be present
• Be thoughtful
• Challenge yourself

With continued investment in our people and the latest technology, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow into a vital role in our team.

Sounds interesting? Tell me more… 

We are looking for a motivated Accounts Associate to prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for a wide variety of clients. This is a technical role with no-client facing responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

You will support the smooth running and continued growth of the business through the following key areas:

Accounts and Tax Preparation:

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in line with accounting standards
• Produce corporation tax computations and returns in compliance with HMRC requirements
• Review bookkeeping data to ensure completeness and reconcile figures prior to accounts and tax preparation

Compliance and Quality Control:

• Ensure accounts and tax returns are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, and reporting requirements
• Apply quality control measures before submission for review

Team Collaboration:

• Work with bookkeepers and colleagues across the team to ensure complete and accurate financial information
• Escalate technical queries or complex cases to senior colleagues or the Client Portfolio Lead
• Contribute to maintaining consistent processes across the accounts function

Process Improvement:

• Support the adoption of efficient workflows and accounting software
• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline compliance processes

To be successful you will have:

• AAT Level 4 qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in an accountancy practice preparing accounts and tax returns
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• A proactive, methodical approach and the ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment:

• Full-time, office-based position (Monday to Friday)
• Permanent role
• Free onsite parking

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days
• Extra day off on your birthday
• Death in Service of 2x your salary
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Ongoing training and professional development support

If this sounds like your ideal next step and you are excited about the opportunity to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining what interests you about this role to Becky Banks, Head of People & HR, at becky@goodingaccounts.co.uk.

Gooding Accounts are committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and clients. If you are offered a position, you will need to successfully complete a basic DBS check.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates