Key Achievements:
- Streamlined daily accounting routines, helping reduce month-end close times by 15%.
- Identified and corrected posting errors that improved ledger accuracy and prevented £3,000 in misstatements.
- Supported reconciliation activities, reducing outstanding unreconciled items by 40%.
- Assisted in preparing audit schedules, saving senior staff 10–15 hours per month.
- Improved invoice processing turnaround times by 20% through better organisation and tracking.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, journals, and ledgers.
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
- Carry out daily bookkeeping tasks, including posting invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations under supervision.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Help prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide supporting information to senior accountants.
- Assist in tax compliance activities such as VAT, GST, sales tax, and payroll tax filings.
- Support month-end and year-end closing tasks.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on aged debtors when required.
- Prepare basic management reports and summaries.
- Help maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
- Support auditors by gathering requested information and preparing documentation.
- Maintain accurate filing systems—digital and paper—ensuring audit-ready documentation.
- Communicate with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in expense processing, reimbursement checks, and compliance verification.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting data collection.
- Identify process inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements.
- Ensure adherence to accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Carry out ad-hoc administrative and finance tasks as needed.
What does a Junior Accountant (Part-Qualified) do?
A Junior Accountant supports day-to-day accounting activities while continuing professional studies. Responsibilities often include reconciliations, journal postings, assisting with month-end reporting, preparing financial information and supporting senior finance colleagues.
What qualifications do you need to become a Junior Accountant (Part-Qualified)?
Candidates are usually studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA and have gained some practical accounting experience. Employers often look for strong academic performance alongside a commitment to completing professional qualifications.
What skills are important for a Junior Accountant (Part-Qualified)?
Successful Junior Accountants require strong numerical ability, attention to detail, organisation and excellent communication skills. Confidence using Excel and accounting software is also highly valued.
What career progression is available for a Junior Accountant (Part-Qualified)?
Junior Accountants often progress into Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Analyst positions before moving into more senior finance leadership roles.
Why do employers recruit part-qualified accountants?
Part-qualified accountants combine growing technical knowledge with practical workplace experience. This allows employers to develop future finance professionals while benefiting from employees who are actively progressing towards full qualification.