Accounts Associate

Full job description
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