Semi Senior Accountant

Semi Senior Accountant –
Clear IT Recruitment Ltd

123, Main Street, Colchester, England

Base pay range is provided by Clear IT Recruitment Ltd. Actual pay will depend on skills and experience – discuss with your recruiter.

A Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant based in their Colchester office. The role involves working with owner‑managed businesses, individual and corporate clients across the UK and overseas.

• Work with owner-managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
• Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Process client records accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
• Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Support audit pack preparation and planning.
• Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
• Carry out administrative and ad‑hoc tasks as needed.

• Experience in an accountancy role, preferably in a practice environment, with some audit exposure.
• AAT qualification or starting ACCA studies.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive client‑service approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven decision‑making ability.
• Proactive and results‑oriented focus on delivering value.
• Collaborative team player.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.

• Study support.
• 20 days annual leave, rising by 2 days after 2 years of service + bank holidays, 8.30am – 5.15pm.
• Workplace pension.
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
• Life assurance.
• Access to EAP.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Contract.
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance.
• Industry: Accounting.

To apply, please contact Clear IT Recruitment Ltd. Due to the volume of applications, responses may be delayed; if you have not heard within 3 working days, please assume your application is unsuccessful.