ABAS (Accounts) Semi Senior | Top 15 Firm | Peterborough
Are you an ambitious accounts professional ready to bring your expertise to a Top 15 firm that prioritises your growth as much as its global reputation? Do you want to move beyond simple number crunching and start building meaningful client relationships within a gold-standard “Investor in People” environment? This is an opportunity to join an award-winning team where you can navigate complex risks and deliver insights that drive real results for an international client base.
About the Firm
This Top 15 Firm is a prominent member of a major international network, blending global reach with a deeply personal, local commitment. Recognised with gold status by Investors in People, the firm is dedicated to nurturing talent through award-winning development programmes and a supportive management structure. They operate with a people-first culture, ensuring every team member has the freedom to shape their career while delivering high-impact results for a diverse client base.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements from source documents for a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, partnerships, and consolidations.
- Ensure all accounting schedules and transactions are prepared in strict accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A).
- Manage individual job budgets effectively, ensuring all engagements are completed within the allocated timeframes.
- Act as a direct point of contact for clients, resolving queries and delivering high-level service to meet expectations.
- Provide proactive recommendations regarding accounting matters, financial reporting, and the optimisation of accounting software.
- Utilise double-entry skill set to maintain high accuracy across complex accounts preparation tasks.
- Master cloud-based accounting systems, specifically leveraging Xero and QuickBooks to streamline client workflows.
- Collaborate with managers to ensure financial statements are ready for final review and filing.
- Apply basic tax knowledge to assist with tax computations, PAYE, and VAT requirements.
- Work methodically to meet strict deadlines while managing conflicting priorities in a dynamic practice environment.
What You’ll Receive
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
- Hybrid working: 3 days home / 2 days office.
- Flexible core hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm.
- Performance-based recognition awards and bonus scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme with unlimited 24‑hour counselling sessions.
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