Accounts Senior / Semi Senior Accountant (Accountancy Practice)

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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