Accounts Semi-Senior

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a respected accountancy practice in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior. You will work between senior accountants and trainees, handling VAT, accounts preparation and client queries in a hands-on role that offers real progression.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, mentoring skills, and strong communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with a supportive team and clear development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong VAT, accounts preparation and general practice knowledge.
• Able to mentor juniors and review their work.
• Excellent organisation and team coordination; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Accountants in workloads and client accounts.
• Assist in training mentors and reviewing their work.
• Coordinate VAT return preparation across the team.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc client queries and provide timely responses and solutions.
• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and Ltd companies.
• Liaise with clients to gather information and build relationships.
• Help improve internal processes and team collaboration.

Skills

2 years' experience

VAT knowledge

Accounts preparation

Practice experience

Mentoring junior staff

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH Xero

Job description

Job Title: Semi-Senior Accountant

Location: Cardiff

Position: Permanent, full time

Salary: D.O.E

About the role:

We are working with an outstanding accountancy practice seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Semi-Senior to join their growing Swansea team. This is a key support role, positioned between our senior accountants and trainees. It’s ideal for someone with a solid foundation in practice who is ready to take on more responsibility. You’ll be working closely with the senior team, helping ensure smooth operations across VAT, client queries, and accounts preparation. This is a hands-on, people-focused role with real potential for progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Accountants in managing workloads and client accounts
• Assist in training mentors and reviewing their work
• Coordinate and organise VAT return preparation across the team
• Take ownership of ad-hoc client queries and provide timely responses and solutions
• Prepare accounts for a range of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Liaise with clients to gather information and build strong working relationships
• Help improve internal processes and team collaboration

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of VAT, accounts preparation, and general practice work
• Confident in supporting junior team members and reviewing their work
• Good organisational skills and ability to coordinate work across the team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable using accounting software (experience with Xero, Sage, or CCH Xero is a bonus)

Benefits:

• Supportive team environment with clear progression pathways
• Ongoing training and development
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (with increases based on service)