Accounts Semi-Senior

ABAS (Accounts) Semi Senior | Top 15 Firm | Peterborough

Are you an ambitious accounts professional ready to bring your expertise to a Top 15 firm that prioritises your growth as much as its global reputation? Do you want to move beyond simple number crunching and start building meaningful client relationships within a gold-standard "Investor in People" environment? This is an opportunity to join an award-winning team where you can navigate complex risks and deliver insights that drive real results for an international client base.

This Top 15 Firm is a prominent member of a major international network, blending global reach with a deeply personal, local commitment. Recognised with gold status by Investors in People, the firm is dedicated to nurturing talent through award-winning development programmes and a supportive management structure. They operate with a people-first culture, ensuring every team member has the freedom to shape their career while delivering high-impact results for a diverse client base.

• Prepare financial statements from source documents for a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, partnerships, and consolidations.
• Ensure all accounting schedules and transactions are prepared in strict accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A).
• Manage individual job budgets effectively, ensuring all engagements are completed within the allocated time frames.
• Act as a direct point of contact for clients, resolving queries and delivering high-level service to meet expectations.
• Provide proactive recommendations regarding accounting matters, financial reporting, and the optimisation of accounting software.
• Utilise double-entry skill set to maintain high accuracy across complex accounts preparation tasks.
• Master cloud-based accounting systems, specifically leveraging Xero and Quick Books to streamline client workflows.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure financial statements are ready for final review and filing.
• Apply basic tax knowledge to assist with tax computations, PAYE, and VAT requirements.
• Work methodically to meet strict deadlines while managing conflicting priorities in a dynamic practice environment.

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working: 3 days home / 2 days office.
• Flexible core hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
• Performance-based recognition awards and bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with unlimited 24‑hour counselling sessions.