Semi Senior Accountant

Semi Senior Accountant

Braintree, Essex Full Time | Permanent Salary: Up to £38,000

A reputable and growing accountancy practice based in Braintree is seeking a motivated Semi Senior Accountant to join its friendly and professional team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking to further develop their career within a supportive environment, working closely with a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries.

The Role

As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting senior team members and managing your own portfolio of clients, providing a high standard of service and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Preparing management accounts
• Completing VAT returns and bookkeeping reviews
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to day-to-day queries
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks
• Assisting senior team members with ad hoc accounting projects
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

About You

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of business entities
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts
• Experience using software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS or CCH
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• A positive and proactive approach to work

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Study support available where applicable
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
• Clear opportunities for progression within the firm
• Free on-site parking

If you're looking to take the next step in your accountancy practice career and join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.