Junior Accountant - Taylor Hawkes Ltd : Job Details

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Accountant on behalf of our client which operates at the intersection of construction & manufacturing. They are based in High Wycombe.

As a Junior Accountant you will support the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly reporting, preparing reconciliations, and supporting payroll, audit, and compliance processes.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Assist in preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger.
• Support the monthly close process including reconciliations of accounts (bank, supplier, customer, etc.).
• Help compile and analyse monthly management accounts and reports.
• Assist with the preparation of financial data for Board reporting and KPI tracking.
• Support in tracking project and department-level costs for budgeting and forecasting purposes.

Cash Flow and Treasury Support

• Monitor bank transactions and assist in daily and weekly cash flow tracking.
• Support the management of operational accounts and coordination with HSBC Invoice Finance.
• Help reconcile supplier payments and monitor outstanding liabilities.

Employee Benefits

• Assist in tracking employee benefits, including overtime, bonuses, and life insurance policies.
• Maintain employee expense records (cash and credit card).

Compliance and Audit

• Gather and organise documentation for annual audits and statutory filings.
• Assist in preparing VAT submissions and support Companies House and HMRC compliance.
• Help ensure financial processes adhere to internal controls and legal requirements.

Customer and Supplier Administration

• Assist in setting up new customer and supplier accounts in accounting systems.
• Perform credit checks on prospective customers in coordination with the AR/AP Specialist.
• Help track and resolve disputed invoices.

Systems and Process Support

• Enter and maintain accurate records in the financial system (e.g., Sage, EMS).
• Contribute to improving financial processes and maintaining accurate documentation.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the AR/AP Specialist and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Full back up of AR/AP function (whenever required).
• Support finance-related queries from internal teams.

From time to time, employees may be asked to perform duties outside of what is listed in the job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or pactively pursuing a professional accounting qualification
• Part Qualified with ACCA or CIMA
• 0-2 years of accounting or finance experience (including internships or part-time roles)
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems)
• Familiarity with financial operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger management
• Experience supporting audits and statutory financial processes (preferred)
• Knowledge of local tax regulations and compliance standards (preferred)