Accounts Semi-Senior

Armstrong Knight; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK 100 accountancy firm seeks a passionate individual to join their Epping Forest office. This role involves reviewing statutory accounts, filing taxes, and performing financial analyses. They offer excellent training and career progression opportunities, aiming to develop their team into future leaders. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in accounting, be friendly and outgoing, and possess strong client service skills. Familiarity with Xero software is preferred, supporting a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of current economic and market trends.
• Understanding of advice, regulation, and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize statutory accounts for submission.
• File VAT and CT online.
• Communicate with clients as necessary.
• Perform financial analyses and planning.

Skills

Client service focus

Excel skills

Friendly and outgoing

Interpersonal skills

Persuasion skills

Education

Degree level education or CTS

Registered ACCA or student with 2 years' experience

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Overview

Our client has big ambitions! They are using cutting edge technology to take their proactive advice and insight up to the next level. Through their sector led, one-stop shop proposition, their services are delivered by committed client service partners who are all dedicated to helping their clients in across London and the Home Counties fulfil their dreams.

What better way to kick-start or progress your career than at a top UK 100 accountancy firm? As part of their team, you will experience their commitment towards your development of a successful career. All we ask is that you are passionate about business and committed to being the best that you can be.

Career progression

Our client value themselves on their commitment to the development of their team and offer the opportunity of career progression all the way to Partner.

Continuous training and personal development

As well as regular appraisals, they offer a friendly, supportive environment with plenty of Partner and client interaction from the outset. They will devise a training programme for you, which will be constantly monitored and reviewed, to help you develop your strengths.

Key Responsibilities

• Review /finalise statutory accounts for submission to Companies House and HMRC
• Online VAT and CT filing
• Review VAT returns
• Communication with clients as necessary
• Update client files, check-lists, records and procedures
• Financial analyses, planning and financial modelling

Person Specification ESSENTIAL

• Registered ACCA/ Student with 2 year's experience
• Educated up to degree level or CTS
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends

GENERAL ATTRIBUTES

• Sector experience
• Strong client service focus.
• Good Excel and modelling skills
• Friendly outgoing person who is keen to learn and take on more responsibility as the practice grows
• Knowledge of Xero accounting software preferred.

DESIRED

• Excellent interpersonal and (internal and external) client-facing skills
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills.