Junior Accountant

Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are recruiting for a Junior Accountant to support the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly reporting, preparing reconciliations, and supporting payroll, audit, and compliance processes.
Start date 1st October 2025
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm (with 1 hour lunch)
GBP26,000 - GBP30,000 per annum

The main responsibilities for the Junior Accountant will be:

· Assist in preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger.
· Support the monthly close process including reconciliations of accounts.
· 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.
· 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.
· Assist in tracking employee benefits, including overtime, bonuses, and life insurance policies.
· Maintain employee expense records (cash and credit card).
· 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.
· 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.
· Enter and maintain accurate records in the financial system (e.g., Sage, EMS).
· Contribute to improving financial processes and maintaining accurate documentation.

The key requirements of the Junior Accountant are:

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
0-2 years of accounting or finance experience
· Detail-oriented and highly organized
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Professional, discreet, and ethical
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Proficient in Excel and accounting software (eg Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems)
Familiarity with financial operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger management
Experience supporting audits and statutory financial processes (preferred)
Experience supporting audits and statutory financial processes (preferred)
Knowledge of local tax regulations and compliance standards (preferred)

Some of the benefits offered are:
· 25 days leave.
· Health plan (after 6 months).
· Life insurance (after 1 year).
· Dress down Fridays.
· Once a month paid lunch.