Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria (office-based)
Hours: Full-time, part-time, or compressed hours considered
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to join a well-established team of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors with over 20 years of experience delivering trusted, professional advice to clients across a wide range of sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a generalist accountant to gain broad experience across all aspects of practice accounting. You’ll work closely with the Partners and wider team, supporting a varied client base and developing a well-rounded skill set within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare draft financial statements for review
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Draft business tax computations and assist with corporate tax returns
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Support with VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management accounts
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Assist clients with Making Tax Digital requirements
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Liaise with clients to gather and verify information accurately and efficiently
About You
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Minimum of 3 years’ practice experience in a generalist accounting role
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Strong understanding of accountancy principles and UK tax requirements
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Confident communicator with clients and colleagues
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Organised, accurate, and comfortable working in a professional, fast-paced environment
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Collaborative team player with a friendly, professional approach
Contract Details
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Based in Carlisle (office-based)
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Full-time, part-time, or compressed hours considered
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Smart-casual dress code
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Excellent opportunity to grow with a respected and experienced firm
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway — you might just be the candidate we’re looking for!
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