Accounts Semi-Senior

Accounts Semi-Senior | Top 20 Firm | London

Are you an ambitious Accounts Semi-Senior looking for rapid professional development, hands-on exposure to a dynamic portfolio of SME clients, and full study support towards your professional qualification? Do you want to join a collaborative, forward-thinking practice where you can expand your technical skills across statutory accounts preparation, tax computations, and audit fieldwork?

This Top 20 Firm operates collaboratively across regional offices to deliver locally forged, trusted business advisory and accountancy services to SMEs. Built on a close-knit and forward-thinking ethos, the team combines collective expertise to help clients maximise commercial potential while actively supporting future-focused career opportunities and individual technical specialisms.

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Assist with the preparation of personal tax, corporation tax, and VAT returns.
• Prepare financial statements and management accounts for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements, including fieldwork and supporting senior team members from start to finish.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide professional advice and maintain high service standards.
• Collaborate with senior team members to deliver client assignments within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Support junior team members by offering day-to-day guidance and training to aid their development.

• Part AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or actively working towards qualification).
• Previous accounting experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to meet regulatory deadlines.

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave (reaching up to 30 days per annum).
• Life Assurance equivalent to x4 annual salary.

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