£25,000 - £33,000 + BONUS

A growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice seeking a talented Semi Senior Accountant to join its busy Accounts department. You’ll be working closely with clients across a range of industries, handling everything from preparing complex accounts to supporting junior staff development. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your technical expertise while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment
• ACA/ACCA trainee or fully qualified AAT (within or outside an apprenticeship)
• Strong technical knowledge, with audit experience advantageous
• High attention to detail, discretion and commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Supportive, approachable and confident in training junior colleagues

BENEFITS

• Paid parking
• Pension scheme – 4.5% employer and 4% employee contribution
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax-free gifts for birthdays and Christmas
• Annual profit-based bonus
• Early finish on Fridays
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
  If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to grow your career in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £25,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
  Work Location: Hybrid remote in Braintree CM

• Support the delivery of client accounts, including VAT and PAYE reconciliations, statutory accounts preparation and management accounts analysis
• Review and provide constructive feedback on work prepared by junior team members, offering additional training where needed
• Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in line with current reporting standards (FRS105, FRS102(1a) desirable)
• Complete draft tax computations for corporate clients prior to tax manager review
• Carry out analytical reviews on financial statements, flagging unusual trends or variances
• Ensure all working papers are prepared in accordance with internal processes and statutory deadlines
• Handle VAT returns, liaising directly with clients on liabilities and submissions
• Participate in audit assignments under the guidance of the Audit Manager, completing testing on various balance sheet and P&L items
• Mentor and train accounts and audit assistants, helping to identify development needs
• Keep managers updated on progress against budgets and statutory timeframes