Accounts Semi-Senior

ProTalent; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTalent is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior for its Folkestone office. You will look after bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts for a portfolio of clients, with support from seniors and managers to help you progress toward your qualification.

The role requires part-qualified AAT/ACA/ACCA (or studying) and 2–3 years' practice experience, with strong Excel and Office skills to deliver accurate financials on time.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in practice
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation
• Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and preparing accounts for a client portfolio
• Preparing VAT returns for clients
• Preparing year-end accounts for various entity types
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns
• Collaborating with seniors and managers to meet deadlines
• Helping improve team processes

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Accounts prep

Excel

Office suite

Education

Part-qualified AAT/ACA/ACCA (or studying)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Semi-Senior
Folkestone, Kent Office based

Location: Folkestone, Kent (office based)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full time
Qualification: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or studying)

Got a few years in practice behind you and know your way around bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts? This Folkestone role is a chance to take on your own clients and keep building towards qualification.

ABOUT THE FIRM

My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. It's a friendly, close-knit office working with local businesses, but with the training, resources and specialist colleagues of a much bigger organisation behind it.

THE ROLE

You'll look after the bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, working from the clients' own records. You'll also help with personal and corporation tax returns, working closely with the seniors and managers to get everything done on time.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Bookkeeping and preparing accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Preparing VAT returns
• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Helping with personal and corporation tax returns
• Working with senior colleagues to hit deadlines and budgets
• Helping improve how the team works

WHO THIS WILL SUIT

• Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA, or actively studying
• At least 2 to 3 years' experience in practice
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation
• Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Organised, accurate and happy working with minimal supervision

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Your own client portfolio in a supportive local team
• Genuine scope for career growth as you progress through your exams
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more
• Office closure over Christmas
• Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Flexible benefits, including dental and cycle to work