Ambition Europe Limited

Accounts Associate - Ipswich About the Role Ambition is working with one of the UK's top-ten accountancy firms to recruit ambitious and motivated individuals. With a wide network of offices and a broad, diverse client base, they offer an environment where early-career professionals can develop real skills, earn a respected qualification, and build a career with genuine momentum. This is a fully supported, entry-level role. You will offered a clear pathway towards ACA or ACCA, and you will have the mentorship, coaching, and paid study leave to help you get there. What You'll Be Doing Assisting with the preparation of statutory and management accounts and maintaining accurate client records Supporting colleagues in gathering the information needed to complete tax and VAT returns Preparing basic computations for review by senior team members Managing your own chargeable time budget, developing commercial awareness from an early stage Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring all financial data is recorded and reconciled correctly. Why Join A structured route towards ACA or ACCA qualification Hybrid opportunities after a short training period The opportunity to be part of one of the UK's most established SME accountancy networks, with access to a wide range of clients Good commuter options - Train Station close to office and parking nearby What We're Looking For A motivated individual with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in accountancy Strong attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise professionally with clients and external bodies Close to finishing to AAT exams, or only a few exams into ACA or ACCA qualification Ambition is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Audit Senior - Japanese, Mandarin, German An market-leading London practice is looking to grow its audit department, and are looking for talented and ambitious qualified auditors to join them as they look to continue their year on year growth. You'll be part of a dynamic audit team, working with a varied client base and contributing beyond the numbers - building strong client relationships, understanding business risks, and delivering high-quality audit insights. Ay candidate with additional language skills in Mandarin, Japanese and German are particularly interesting, due to the nature of some of their client base What You'll Be Doing Delivering audit assignments and dealing directly with clients Supervising and delegating work to junior team members Managing multiple assignments effectively in a fast-paced environment What We're Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified Newly qualified or up to 1 year post-qualification experience Experience working in practice Strong working knowledge of audit and accounting software (e.g. Excel, Word, Sage, CaseWare or similar) Supervisory experience with the ability to manage and delegate work Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Commercially aware and client-focused Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities What's on Offer Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Competitive salary package Clear succession planning and a supportive management structure Ongoing training, development, and long-term career progression If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Accounts Senior/Semi-Senior Location: Hybrid - Newcastle NE1 (min. 3 days in office) Hours: 35 per week, Mon-Fri (flexitime) Salary: £24,000-£43,000 We're partnering with a Top 40 accountancy and advisory firm with over 130 years of history and a strong commitment to responsible, purpose-driven growth. As a certified B Corp and member of an international network, they support a wide range of clients-from entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to ambitious SMEs and global groups. The Opportunity This is the ideal time to join this business as they grow their presence in the North of England. They are looking to grow their Accounts team in Newcastle to work alongside their existing Tax team, and the right individual can progress well within the business and move into senior and management roles in this office. What You'll Do Prepare VAT returns, management accounts, journals, and basic statutory accounts Support more complex assignments such as group accounts and consolidations Complete simple corporation tax computations Apply practical VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax knowledge Manage your own workload, deadlines, and budgets Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, producing client-ready work What We're Looking For 1-2 years' experience in accounts/business services Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Confident user of accounting and data systems Clear written and verbal communication Qualified, or studying towards AAT, ACA, or ACCA Culture & Values You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive firm that values curiosity, integrity, pride in work, and a positive, enjoyable working environment. They also offer structured training, professional study support, coaching, and progression pathways If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.