Accounts Associate

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