Associate, Outsourcing

Gravita Business Services Ltd.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the UK is seeking an Outsourcing Associate to manage a diverse client portfolio, preparing management accounts and VAT returns. The ideal candidate is Level 4 AAT qualified or studying ACCA, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. This full-time position offers a hybrid working environment, providing opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Development support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Level 4 AAT qualified and/or studying towards ACCA qualification.
• Experience in preparing VAT returns and management accounts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and VAT returns for clients.
• Ensure exemplary client service at all times.
• Review work from junior team members.
• Proactively manage client relationships.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Preparation of VAT returns

Management accounts preparation

Use of accounts production packages

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 4 AAT qualified

Studying towards ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage 50 Accounts

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Gravita

We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you’ll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you’ll also be helping us shape the future of accounting.

The Role

Are you looking to advance your career in accounting? As an Outsourcing Associate, you will play a key role in delivering exemplary client service by preparing management accounts and VAT returns for a diverse portfolio of clients.

You will manage approximately 20-30 small to medium-sized clients, including sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies, on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Additionally, you will review the work of junior team members and assist in raising draft invoices for director/partner approval. This role offers a blend of client interaction and technical accounting work, providing a great opportunity to develop your skills and career.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and VAT returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensure exemplary client service is delivered at all times.
• Review input from junior team members and raise draft invoices for approval.
• Proactively manage client relationships and address their needs.
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Level 4 AAT qualified and/or already studying towards your ACCA qualification (part-qualified)
• Experience in preparing VAT returns and management accounts in a practice environment.
• Proficient in using accounts production packages (e.g., Xero, Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita, we’ll support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn, grow and unlock your true potential.

We’ll work with you to build a progression plan to outline how you’ll grow at our company and everything we’ll do to help you get there. We’re also passionate about learning and development, to help you focus on your future

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis
• Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
• Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes.
• Your development won’t be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.
• It\'s a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries
• Accounting