An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Senior / Semi Senior Accountant to join a well-established professional accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium‑sized organisations.
As an Accounts Senior / Semi Senior Accountant, you will be overseeing day‑to‑day bookkeeping duties while supporting a diverse client base.
This is a full‑time role offering hybrid working options (3 days in office, 2 days from home), a salary range of £35,000 – £40,000 and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Performing reconciliations across all key balance sheet accounts, including bank, VAT, credit cards, receivables, payables, payroll, CIS, intercompany and loans.
- Managing purchase invoices, staff expenses and supplier payments.
- Handling credit control activities and preparing VAT submissions.
- Managing your own portfolio of clients.
- Assisting with system integrations and supporting the preparation of year‑end accounts.
- Providing regular communication and assistance to clients.
- Responding to client queries in a timely, professional manner.
- Helping to guide and support junior team members.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previously worked as an Accounts Senior, Accounts Semi Senior, Semi Senior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Practice Accountant, Accounts Technician, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a simple role.
- Ideally have 5 years of experience within an accountancy practice or Qualified by Experience.
- Strong expertise in reconciliations, accounting journals, VAT and CIS.
- Confident preparing VAT returns with up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant regulations.
- Solid understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping principles.
- Skilled user of cloud‑based accounting software, particularly Xero.
- Exceptional accuracy and a methodical approach to all financial tasks.
- A personable manner and genuine enjoyment working directly with clients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Flexitime scheme.
- Company pension.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Access to optional private medical cover.
- Health and wellbeing support programme.
- Sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity / paternity leave.
- Bonus scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.
- Ongoing training and development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Senior / Semi Senior Accountant to join a respected firm and take the next step in your career.
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