Remote Accounts Associate
9 days ago
Wolverhampton
Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants, with offices in Worcester, Droitwich, and Birmingham. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for providing excellent client service, Ballards LLP provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors. Due to continued business growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Accounts Associate to join our dynamic Business Services team. With a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and a broad benefits package, this is a pivotal role within our Accounts function - offering real career development and progression opportunities in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. As an Accounts Associate, you’ll be involved in the end-to-end preparation of accounts and personal tax returns, as well as playing a key part in supporting the wider team. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied client base, work closely with senior colleagues, and benefit from full ACA study support as you progress toward becoming a fully qualified accountant. About the role: • Assist the management team and Seniors with the compliance and delivery of their portfolios, • Provide technical support to all team members as needed, contributing to overall team performance, • Coach and mentor junior members of the team, helping them grow in their roles, • Attend college and progress through all three levels of the ACA qualification, • Undertake and complete the ACA course with full study support, • Promote and support equality, diversity, and inclusion across the team and wider firm About you: • AAT qualified or ACA part-qualified (QBE candidates also considered), • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Comfortable in a client-facing role, with a proactive and team-focused mindset, • High attention to detail and accuracy in your work, • Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines effectively, • Committed to delivering excellent client service and contributing positively to team culture About the rewards: • Hybrid and flexible working, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, • Career progression, • Electric Car scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Group Personal Pension Plan, • Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme, • Enhanced Family Pay – maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave, • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support