Accounts and Tax Semi-Senior

Farrer Barnes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrer Barnes Ltd in Ashford is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to join a growing independent practice. You will work with a varied client portfolio, handling accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts with scope for some tax compliance. The role suits someone with 2–5 years’ experience who seeks early responsibility and autonomy.

You will benefit from a supportive environment and opportunities to develop your skills and career within a small, ambitious firm.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience or similar level of exposure.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy and take on responsibility.
• Experience with routine accounting tasks relevant to small independent practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts preparation for client portfolios.
• Perform bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Assist with management accounts and basic tax compliance as needed.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Sage 50

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Semi-Senior to join a growing, independent accountancy firm based in Ashford.

Working with a broad and varied portfolio of clients, you will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting services, including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts and some tax compliance.

This role would suit someone with 2–5 years’ relevant experience who is keen to take on early responsibility, work with a high degree of autonomy and play an active role in the continued growth of a small, ambitious firm.

In return, you’ll enjoy a varied workload, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop your skills and career within an independent practice.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.