Accounts Semi Senior

Clark Wood; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking an Accounts Semi Senior for a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants in Colchester. You will prepare accounts, handle tax compliance, and engage in bookkeeping while gaining exposure to diverse clients. Ideal candidates should have AAT qualifications or be studying towards ACCA/ACA. This is a great opportunity for growth into a senior role.

Qualifications

• Grounding in general practice work is essential.
• Experience with bookkeeping and tax compliance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of draft accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations.
• Preparation of periodic VAT returns.
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

AAT Qualified

Practice experience

Acca students

Education

AAT qualification

Studying towards ACCA or ACA

Job description

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders

Accountancy practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a well-established independent firm of charted accountants in Colchester, as they are looking to add an ambitious Accounts Semi Senior to their team.

As an Accounts Semi Senior the successful candidate will undertake a varied general practice role which will see you preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, as well as associated tax compliance. You will also complete bookkeeping work for clients, prepare VAT returns, and process some clients’ payroll.

The ideal candidate will have a grounding in general practice work and may be AAT qualified (or nearly qualified) or have already begun studying towards the ACCA or ACA qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to join a highly reputable firm in Colchester, where you will gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and have genuine scope for development into a senior position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preparation of draft accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations

Bookkeeping work for clients

Preparation of periodic VAT returns

Liaising with clients to resolve queries where necessary

Skills:

AAT Qualified / Part Qualified or ACCA Students

Practice experience is essential

For further information on this role, please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / 07880 255933

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