Accounts Semi Senior

client advisory support and the development of strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts and Compliance

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance work.
• Processing and reviewing bookkeeping records where required.
• Supporting year-end accounts production and client reporting.
• Liaising with HMRC and external stakeholders where appropriate.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in accordance with professional standards.

Client Service and Advisory

• Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Developing strong and trusted relationships with clients.
• Supporting clients with financial and accounting queries.
• Providing proactive support and practical solutions to client issues.
• Identifying opportunities to add value through advisory conversations.
• Working closely with managers and directors to deliver client objectives.

Practice Development

• Supporting digital transformation and cloud accounting initiatives.
• Promoting efficient working practices and continuous improvement.
• Contributing ideas that enhance the client experience.
• Supporting the wider team and practice objectives.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• ACA or ACCA Part Qualified (minimum requirement).
• AAT Qualified or equivalent experience desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage and Xero.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs