Semi-Senior Accountant

Semi-Senior Accountant Position

On-site / Hybrid (Mainly office-based, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility up to 1 day working from home)

Competitive salary package, company pension, full training/study support towards ACA/ACCA (where applicable), and career development

Loughborough

As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and commercially focused accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, small businesses, and limited companies. Joining an established practice following an internal departure, you will support day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT compliance, and junior accountancy tasks, while benefiting from an active, registered training environment to continue developing your professional capability.

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for clients and maintain accurate financial records using Quick Books
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns from client records and ensure timely submissions
• Prepare small company accounts, sole trader accounts, and basic self-assessment tax returns
• Assist with basic payroll administration and client software queries
• Communicate directly with clients to gather missing records, resolve routine queries, and maintain strong ongoing relationships
• Work closely with senior managers and partners to progress training and ensure high standards of accuracy and efficiency

• Qualified AAT, or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA actively studying), or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with relevant practice background. Not suitable for complete beginners
• Practical experience within an accountancy practice environment, with a solid grasp of basic accounts preparation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with cloud accounting platforms such as Quick Books; familiarity with Tax Calc, Money Soft, or Q-TAC is desirable
• Good working understanding of bookkeeping principles, quarterly VAT return preparation, and basic statutory accounts
• Strong attention to detail, proactive attitude toward learning, clear communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines

• Competitive Salary:
  Market-led salary tailored to your current study status and level of experience
• Study Support:
  Fully funded training, exam support, and professional study agreement for active ACA/ACCA students (registered training firm)
• Flexible Working:
  Standard office opening hours (9:00am-5:00pm) with flexible arrangements available and option for 1 day WFH per week
• Financial Perks:
  Company pension scheme
• Professional Growth:
  Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of practice duties within a supportive team environment