Junior Accountant

About Us
Mercantile Accounting is a London-based accounting and advisory firm. We work with high-growth tech firms in the UK, handling their accounting, compliance and finance function work so they can focus on building their businesses. We’re a lean and tech-enabled firm helping startups scale with financial clarity and access investment opportunities.
The Role
We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to join our remote team. You’ll support our senior accountants with day-to-day client work while building practical UK accounting experience under the guidance of a chartered accountant. We’re also looking for someone with high agency and curiousity, and has a keen interest in AI tools and automation, which you’ll have room to apply here.
What You’ll Be Doing
Day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable and receivable, data entry and bank reconciliations
Preparing management reports and supporting year-end accounts, VAT returns and tax workings
Working in Xero and Excel or Google Sheets on a range of client files
Responding to client queries and keeping client records up to date
Using AI tools to speed up reviews, reconciliations and reporting
Helping us build and document small automations and spreadsheet tools that remove manual work
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Working in, or studying towards, an accounting qualification (e.g. BCom Accounting, SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA/CIMA trainee or part-qualified), or experience as a professional accountant or bookkeeper
Solid grasp of accounting fundamentals
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written English and good communication skills
Proficiency in Excel
Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote environment
Advantageous
Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent
Interest in AI and automation, or the ability to code (Python, SQL, Apps Script, or AI-assisted coding). You don’t need to be a developer, but you should be keen to learn
Exposure to UK accounting, VAT or corporate tax
Experience with SMEs
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note on why you’re interested, plus a link to your GitHub or any projects if you have them (optional).

Work arrangement
Yes