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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 entitiesPrepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance workComplete bookkeeping assignments in line with Making Tax Digital requirementsMaintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client filesRespond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processesSupport client onboarding and integration, escalating issues to managers where appropriateManage assignments against agreed deadlines, budgets and fee expectationsMonitor budgets, record time accurately and maintain workflow and practice management systemsAssist with taxation matters and ad hoc accounting and tax projectsUse a range of accounting and practice software, including Xero, QuickBooks and SageComplete 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 practiceStudying towards ACA, ACCA or minimum AAT qualifiedExperience preparing statutory accounts for a range of business entitiesWorking knowledge of VAT and personal tax complianceStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and SageExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlinesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and use initiative

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and study supportOpportunity to join a long-established and close-knit accountancy practiceBroad exposure across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VATDevelopment through technical and software trainingOpportunity to work with a varied client baseSupportive 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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