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Accountant - job post

MJB Avanti
Ipswich
From £30,000 a year - Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Pay

  • From £30,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Ipswich

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking

Full job description

Build your career with us

At MJB Avanti, we believe accountants should be more than number crunchers. We build strong relationships with our clients, understand their businesses and provide support that helps them grow and succeed.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Trainee Accountant, with a structured pathway to develop into an Account Manager.

This role would suit someone who has started their accounting journey, enjoys working with clients, and wants to progress into a role where they become a trusted adviser rather than solely focusing on compliance work.

About Us

MJB Avanti is a modern and growing accountancy practice built around five core values:

  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Professionalism
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service to our clients through strong relationships, proactive advice and excellent communication.

We invest heavily in our people and provide clear opportunities for progression, training and personal development.

The Opportunity

Initially, you will work alongside our experienced team preparing accounts, tax returns and supporting compliance work.

Over time, you will develop your technical knowledge, client communication skills and commercial awareness, progressing towards becoming an Account Manager responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients.

You will receive support, training and mentoring from senior members of the team throughout your journey.

Key Responsibilities

Initially

  • Preparing year-end accounts
  • Assisting with corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
  • Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
  • Preparing working papers and supporting schedules
  • Liaising with clients to obtain information
  • Supporting Account Managers with client work
  • Using cloud accounting software including Xero and related applications

As You Develop

  • Attending client meetings
  • Managing client communications
  • Reviewing work completed by junior team members
  • Understanding client businesses and identifying opportunities to support them
  • Managing deadlines and workflow
  • Developing into a trusted point of contact for clients

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • AAT qualified or currently studying AAT
  • Good understanding of bookkeeping principles
  • Experience preparing accounts and/or tax returns
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong organisational skills

Desirable

  • Minimum 1–2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
  • Experience using Xero
  • Experience preparing limited company accounts
  • Experience with personal tax and corporation tax
  • Exposure to client communications
  • Intention to progress towards ACCA or ACA

The Type of Person Who Will Thrive Here

We're looking for someone who:

  • Takes ownership of their work
  • Communicates confidently and professionally
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Wants to continuously learn and improve
  • Is interested in understanding businesses, not just producing accounts
  • Wants a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities

Career Progression

We are passionate about developing our people.

This role has a structured progression pathway:

Accountant
↓
Account Manager
↓
Relationship Manager

You will receive ongoing mentoring, technical training and support in person and virtually to help you progress through each stage of your career.

What We Offer

  • £30,000 salary (start)
  • Structured career progression pathway
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Support with professional qualifications
  • Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Modern cloud-based systems and processes
  • Opportunity to become a key part of a growing firm
  • Flexible working after completing initial training

To Apply

If you're looking for more than just your next accounting job and want a genuine career opportunity with a firm that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief covering email explaining why you're interested in joining MJB Avanti.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking

Work Location: In person

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