Accounts & Business Advisory Associate in Ipswich

Accounts & Business Advisory Associate

Suffolk Hybrid Working Full Study Support (AAT ACCA/ACA)

£26,000 - £35,000 + Study Support + Career Progression

If you're AAT qualified or a late-stage studier and starting to think about the next step in your career, this is exactly the kind of role that can make a real difference to where you end up in a few years' time.

I'm working with a well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Suffolk that is looking to bring in an Accounts & Business Advisory Associate to join their expanding team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with around 2-3 years' experience, either in practice or industry, who is now ready to move into a more client-facing, development-focused role.

Importantly, the firm is fully set up to support continued study towards ACCA or ACA, with structured training, mentoring and real day-to-day exposure to help you qualify and progress.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a collaborative team that works closely with a broad portfolio of SME clients, getting involved in both compliance work and wider business support. This isn't a narrow, box-ticking role - you'll be learning how businesses operate, how decisions are made, and how accountants add real value beyond the numbers.

You'll be supported by experienced managers and partners who take development seriously and want people to grow within the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for SME clients
• Supporting VAT, bookkeeping and basic tax compliance work
• Helping with management accounts and financial reporting
• Liaising with clients and external stakeholders, including HMRC
• Getting involved in day-to-day client queries and problem solving
• Supporting senior team members on a range of advisory and compliance assignments
• Building confidence in client communication and commercial understanding

About You

This role would suit someone who is:

• AAT qualified or a late-stage studier
• Around 2-3 years' experience in practice or industry
• Looking to continue study towards ACCA or ACA
• Keen to build a long-term career in accountancy
• Comfortable working with numbers and detail-focused tasks
• A good communicator who enjoys working with people as well as data
• Motivated, reliable and genuinely interested in progression

We're particularly open to candidates who may currently be in industry and are now looking to move into practice for the first time.

What's On Offer

• Full study support towards ACCA or ACA
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Clear progression pathway within a growing firm
• Exposure to a varied SME client base
• Supportive, down-to-earth working culture
• Ongoing mentoring and structured development

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job - it's about building a proper career in accountancy with the right support around you.

If you're based in Suffolk and looking for your next step, I'd be happy to have a confidential chat.