Semi Senior Accountant

A Semi Senior Accountant position is available in High Wycombe, offered as a full-time, permanent contract with a salary between £32,000 and £40,000 per annum. Working for an established firm, you will assist in delivering compliance and accounting services across a varied client portfolio. Your duties will involve preparing financial statements, handling tax computations, and supporting junior colleagues. Strong technical proficiency and meticulous attention to detail are essential, alongside solid communication abilities.

This role suits an ambitious practice professional seeking to broaden their experience within a supportive environment. You will collaborate closely with senior staff to ensure accurate, timely service delivery, contributing to the firm’s continued growth. “A good accountant is a good poet. He appreciates the true value of things.” — Robert Frost

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established accounting firm based in the High Wycombe area, which is looking to recruit an experienced Semi-Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice accountant looking to develop their experience and progress their career within a supportive accountancy environment.

The role will offer exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and a broad range of accounting and tax work.

Working closely with the wider team, you will support the delivery of accounting and compliance services to a diverse client base, while developing your technical knowledge and client-facing skills.

• Preparing statutory and management accounts for a range of clients.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and assisting with general bookkeeping duties.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.
• Supporting more senior members of the team with client accounts and tax work.
• Assisting with accounts and tax assignments from initial preparation through to completion.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and providing a professional and responsive service.
• Working to ensure all client work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounting tasks and client requirements.

• 2 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients.
• Some experience with corporation tax, personal tax and VAT.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
• A proactive attitude and genuine desire to develop a career within accountancy practice.
• Ideally, be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or currently studying towards a relevant qualification.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quick Books or similar would be advantageous.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join an established accounting firm
• Varied client portfolio
• Broad exposure across accounts and tax Supportive working environment
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and progression