Semi-Senior Accountant
Semi-Senior Accountant - Mid-tier Accountancy Practice
Bedford
Up to £34,000
Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a long-established Chartered Certified Accountancy firm in Bedford with the recruitment of a Semi-Senior Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA studier with at least two + years experience in a UK practice to join a close-knit team providing accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT services to a varied client base. The role offers broad exposure across accounting and tax work, alongside opportunities to develop your technical and client management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients and business entities
- Prepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work
- Complete bookkeeping assignments in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
- Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files
- Respond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processes
- Support client onboarding and integration, escalating issues to managers where appropriate
- Manage assignments against agreed deadlines, budgets and fee expectations
- Monitor budgets, record time accurately and maintain workflow and practice management systems
- Assist with taxation matters and ad hoc accounting and tax projects
- Use a range of accounting and practice software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
- Complete relevant technical and software training and contribute to improvements in systems, processes and client service
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience within an accountancy practice
- Studying towards ACA, ACCA or minimum AAT qualified
- Experience preparing statutory accounts for a range of business entities
- Working knowledge of VAT and personal tax compliance
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and study support
- Opportunity to join a long-established and close-knit accountancy practice
- Broad exposure across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT
- Development through technical and software training
- Opportunity to work with a varied client base
- Supportive environment with consistent client contact
Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710 | [email protected]
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