Accounts Semi Senior​/Senior

Accounts Semi Senior / Senior
Basildon
£24,000 - £36,000

Join a supportive and growth-focused accountancy practice in Essex, where you'll gain hands‑on experience across a diverse portfolio of clients. This role offers the perfect balance of audit and accounts work, providing exposure to statutory accounts preparation, corporate and personal tax, and VAT, while giving you the opportunity to lead and mentor junior staff. You will be part of a collaborative team where career development, practical training, and client engagement are encouraged.

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Assist with external audit engagements from planning through to completion, including testing financial statements, balances, and transactions.
• Support corporate and personal tax year‑end work and VAT compliance.
• Communicate directly with clients to request information and resolve queries.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, delegating tasks and reviewing work.
• Lead team meetings and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Provide practical insights from financial data to support clients' business decisions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• AAT qualified (ACA/ACCA part‑qualified candidates considered).
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and Companies House filing requirements.
• Proficient in accounting software (Xero, Quick Books, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident client‑facing and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, adaptable, and resilient.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing junior team members.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

• Clear pathway for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Training opportunities and exam support for part‑qualified candidates.
• Flexible working arrangements.

If you're looking for a role that offers a balanced mix of audit and accounts work, career progression, and a supportive team environment, apply today to take the next step in your accountancy career.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.