Junior Accountant
2 days ago
London
About Us At OJK Business Management, we do more than accounting. We partner with some of the most exciting names across music, sport, media, and entertainment to help them navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. With 40 years of specialist experience, we combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ worlds. That means going beyond the numbers to deliver advice that is practical, commercial, and tailored to what really matters. Our culture is built on four core values: being supportive, inclusive, client-focused, and taking ownership. These aren’t just principles, they shape how we work every day. We support one another, create an environment where everyone feels valued, take responsibility for delivering high quality work, and focus on what truly matters to our clients. Following our return to independent ownership, we’re building a modern business management firm, one that invests in its people, evolves with its clients, and delivers consistently high standards without losing the human side of what we do. The Role You’ll support the delivery of client accounting work while building your technical knowledge and confidence. Working as part of a team, you’ll handle core bookkeeping and assist with accounts preparation. This role is focused on developing strong foundations, accuracy, and understanding how high-quality client service is delivered. Key Responsibilities • Process day to day bookkeeping, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, • Prepare and submit VAT returns with support and review, • Maintain sales and purchase ledgers and perform basic reconciliations, • Assist with accounts preparation up to trial balance, • Support payment runs and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained, • Communicate with clients on routine queries, escalating where needed, • Maintain organised and accurate financial records in line with internal processes, • Collaborate with team members to ensure work is delivered on time, • Actively build understanding of accounting principles, systems, and client requirements About You We’re looking for someone who is: • Educated to A-level (or equivalent) and hungry to learn, • Studying towards (or ready to begin) a professional accounting qualification, • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, • Eager to learn and develop technical accounting knowledge, • Organised and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance, • Confident communicator for straightforward client and team interactions, • Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to ask questions and take feedback Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this role. Why OJK? We believe people do their best work when they supported, trusted, and able to grow, and that’s exactly what we aim to create at OJK. You’ll work with a high calibre client base in a collaborative environment where your contribution matters. Whether you’re starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll have clear progression, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your career in a way that works for you. Alongside this, we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life outside of work: • Health & wellbeing support including private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and life assurance, • Work-life balance with hybrid working, 25 days’ annual leave, enhanced family pay, and company sick pay, • Professional development through funded study support, paid study leave, and ongoing CPD opportunities, • Financial benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, pension scheme, season ticket loan, and workplace nursery scheme, • Lifestyle benefits such as regular social events, cycle to work scheme, and employee referral bonus Most importantly, you’ll be part of a culture where: • people support each other without being asked, • different perspectives are genuinely valued, • high standards are expected and supported, • and clients are always at the centre of what we do This is a place where you’re trusted to take ownership, encouraged to grow, and supported to succeed. Ready to shape the future of business management with us? We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are under-represented in our industry, including disabled people, racialised communities, and LGBTQ+ candidates.
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