Semi Senior Accountant

Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Semi Senior Accountant who is looking to join an established, local accountacy practice, and embark on the next stage in their career.

Job Purpose
As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will be assisting the partners and managers on the preparation of annual and management accounts and tax returns. You will be carrying out a broad scope of duties mainly within the accounts production team but also be on hand to assist the team to complete bookkeeping, VAT returns and CIS returns where applicable.

Duties / Responsibilities
* Reconciling the key control data in the bookkeeping software with original documents
* Preparation of client annual and management financial statements
* Directly consulting with clients to ensure all needs are met.
* Ensuring all working papers are complete, accurate and fully referenced
* Completion of tax returns
* Provide help and assistance to the team and assist in training where necessary

Skills / Experience
You will ideally be working in a similar role and have at least 2 years accounting experience. You should have a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the tax system but the successful candidate will be provided with in-house training to enhance their skills in the duties outlined above. You must also have the below skills and experience:
* Qualified AAT or qualified by experience. Wishing to start or already studying towards ACA / ACCA qualifications. Study not essential if not desired.
* Experience of accounting software's such as Sage Line 50, and cloud-based solutions such as Sage, Xero or Quickbooks would be advantageous.
* High attention to detail
* Strong communication skills and confident in liaising with colleagues and clients at all levels
* Ability to work prioritise and manage your own workload to ensure deadlines are met
* Be able to work in a dynamic, growing team with the confidence to work independently
* Be I.T. proficient with a good understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Working Hours

The office working hours are 37.5 hours per week with the option of working hybrid (2 days from home / 3 in the office). Flexibility is also available for working hours as we operate a 'Core Hours' 10am-4pm system.

Salary / Benefits Package
£27000 - £30000 per annum

You will be rewarded with a salary in line with level of qualification and experience as well as full study support and funding if required. You will also be provided with ongoing career development and progression opportunities - as well as offering an opportunity to attend outside tuition courses, first class in-house training is available from colleagues within the firm. You will be working from the spacious offices with onsite parking and facilities but working at clients premises will also be needed at times.
We offer 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

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