Accounts Semi Senior

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate salary

4-day week option

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Income protection

Subscriptions paid

Life cover

Social events

Study support

Job summary

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior based in Preston to join a North West practice. You will work with senior staff to prepare accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts, with study support and development opportunities.

The role offers hybrid working with a 4-day week and a competitive package aligned to market rates. You will gain exposure to varied client work across industries within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' UK general practice experience.
• AAT qualified or in the later stages or QBE.
• Genuine interest in accounting and developing in practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Good teamworking skills, plus motivation and strong organisation.
• A committed work ethic and willingness to get involved across a broad workload.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior team members to deliver excellent client service
• Prepare year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Prepare and complete quarterly VAT returns, including MTD processes
• Assist on audit assignments and support the wider audit process
• Provide bookkeeping support and assist with management accounts where needed

Skills

General practice

Client communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

QBE

Job description

Accounts Semi-Senior - Company Summary

This opportunity is with a leading North West accountancy group with a strong reputation for a friendly, supportive team culture. With a broad and varied client base across multiple industries, the firm offers genuine exposure to interesting work and the chance to develop well-rounded practice experience.

The practice is known for investing in its people, offering flexibility including hybrid working / 4 day working week, alongside support for further study for those looking to progress.

Accounts Semi-Senior - Description

The Accounts Semi-Senior role is based in Preston and offers a broad, hands-on position within a supportive team.

As Accounts Semi-Senior, you'll work closely with senior colleagues to deliver a high standard of client service, preparing accounts and supporting across VAT, bookkeeping, management accounts and audit work. It's a great role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue building their career in general practice, with study support available where required.

Accounts Semi-Senior - Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior team members to deliver excellent client service
• Prepare year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Prepare and complete quarterly VAT returns, including MTD processes
• Assist on audit assignments and support the wider audit process
• Provide bookkeeping support and assist with management accounts where needed

Accounts Semi-Senior - Benefits

The Accounts Semi-Senior package includes:

• Salary in line with current market rates annual salary review
• 35 hours per week, with the option of a 4-day week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 20 days for a 4-day week
• Flexible working and hybrid working options
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme contributions
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Commission for introducing new clients/work
• Commission for introducing new team members
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Funded social events
• Support for further studies where applicable

Accounts Semi-Senior - Requirements

To be considered for the Accounts Semi-Senior role, you will ideally have:

• At least 3 years' UK general practice experience
• AAT qualified or in the later stages or qualified by experience QBE
• A genuine interest in accounting and developing in practice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Good teamworking skills, plus motivation and strong organisation
• A committed work ethic and willingness to get involved across a broad workload