Accounts Semi-Senior

Ambition; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Buy up to 5 extra leave days

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with insur.

Job summary

Ambition in Aylesbury is seeking an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior to join their practice. You will prepare financial accounts for a varied client portfolio, support tax returns, and contribute to audit work within regulatory standards.

The role requires strong communication, organisation, and a proactive approach to CPD. You will work office-based in a collaborative team, liaising with clients and senior staff to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Part qualified or actively working towards qualification in accountancy.
• 3–4 years of experience in accountancy practice.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Professional, self-motivated with ability to work independently or in a team.
• Committed to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounts for varied clients with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Compute personal and corporation tax as part of accounts prep.
• Deliver audit and accounts work to high standards within timelines and budgets.
• Communicate clearly with clients, verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with senior team to meet deliverables and improve workflows.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge via CPD.

Skills

Part qualified

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Ethical standards

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a part-qualified accountant with solid practice experience, ready to take on a broader portfolio and grow your technical skills in a structured, supportive environment?

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking business advisory and accountancy group serving SMEs across the UK and Ireland. With a collaborative culture and a genuine commitment to career development, this is an excellent opportunity to build on your foundation and take a meaningful step forward in your accountancy career.

They are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their team in Aylesbury, working office-based and contributing to a high-quality client service offering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing financial accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Supporting the preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns
• Handling personal and corporation tax computations as part of the accounts preparation process
• Delivering audit and accounts work to the highest technical and regulatory standards, within agreed timelines and budgets
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, both verbally and in writing, to provide sound and timely advice
• Collaborating with senior team members to meet client deliverables and contribute to team workflow improvements
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge through continuous professional development and meeting CPD requirements

What We're Looking For

• Part qualified (or actively working towards qualification)
• A minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A professional, self-motivated approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to confidentiality and adherence to professional ethical standards

Nice to Have

• Experience working with SME clients across a range of sectors
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software

Why Join

Our client offers a genuinely supportive environment where people are valued and career progression is actively encouraged. Their regional teams work collaboratively, combining expertise to deliver excellent outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

Benefits include

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave available at certain levels of seniority
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave (up to a maximum of 30 days per year)
• Business closure over the Christmas period (subject to business needs)
• Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential 24/7 support
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with access to optional, self-funded insurances at corporate rates, including Critical Illness Cover, Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, Eye Care, and Dental cover (level of seniority dependent)