Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior

TPF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Flexible working culture

Modern Poole offices with local amenet

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is representing a growing firm of Chartered Accountants in Poole, seeking an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior. The role focuses on accounts and general practice, with limited audit exposure.

You will work closely with managers and partners, handling a varied client portfolio from SMEs to larger organisations, supporting senior staff, and developing your technical and client-service skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Studying towards or qualified in AAT, ACA or ACCA (or qualified by experience).
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Audit experience not required; full training provided for audit work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Assist with management accounts preparation.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Complete VAT returns and bookkeeping reviews.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide day-to-day support.
• Assist with a small number of audit assignments and audit fieldwork.
• Support senior team with ad hoc assignments and client projects.
• Ensure work is completed accurately within deadlines.

Skills

UK practice experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client relationship building

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA (or qualified by experience)

Job description

TPF Recruitment are proud to be representing a growing and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Poole that is looking to recruit an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior as part of its continued expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and modern accountancy practice. The role is predominantly focused on accounts and general practice work, with only a small amount of audit involvement. Previous audit experience is not essential, making this an ideal position for someone currently working in practice who wants to gain some exposure to audit while continuing to develop their accounts expertise.

The Role

Working closely with managers and partners, you will support a varied portfolio of clients ranging from OMB's and SMEs to larger established organisations across a range of sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completing VAT returns and bookkeeping reviews where required.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing day-to-day support.
• Assisting with a small number of audit assignments and audit fieldwork.
• Supporting senior team members with ad hoc assignments and client projects.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

• Have experience working within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Be studying towards, or qualified in, AAT, ACA or ACCA (or be qualified by experience).
• Have experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients.
• Possess strong organisational and communication skills.
• Be confident building relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Have a proactive and positive approach to learning and professional development.
• Audit experience is not required. Full support and training will be provided for any audit work involved in the role.

Benefits

• Salary circa £30,000 - £37,500 depending on experience and qualification status.
• Study support (where applicable).
• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and development.
• Flexible and supportive working culture.
• Modern offices in Poole with excellent local amenities and transport links.