Accounts Semi Senior

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking accountancy firm as a Semi-Senior Accountant, where you'll prepare financial statements and management accounts while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role offers a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You'll build strong client relationships and mentor junior staff, making a significant impact in a collaborative team. With a commitment to sustainability and diversity, this firm values innovative thinking and personal growth, creating a workplace where you can thrive and enjoy your career.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a recognized accounting qualification.
• 1-2 years of relevant UK work experience in accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and VAT legislation.
• Mentor juniors and manage deadlines effectively.

Skills

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Financial Statement Preparation

VAT Compliance

Budgeting Skills

Mentoring Skills

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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BKL is a Top 40 accountancy & advisory firm operating in North and Central London. We support entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, and owner-managed businesses. Our expertise covers key sectors such as property and construction, financial services, and not-for-profit. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including tax consultancy, audit & assurance, accounts, corporate finance, and payroll, plus a range of consultancy including commercial finance, HR, IT, and sustainability.

Job Title

Semi-Senior - Accounts and Business Services

Location:

Hybrid Working (London EC4M/Remote)

Days/Hours worked:

Monday-Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)

Report to

Manager

Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to:

The role of a Semi-Senior Accountant within our Advanced Business Services team is to ensure the accurate preparation of accounts work in accordance with budget timelines and accounting standards. This includes taxation and financial requirements as directed, building strong relationships with clients and the team, and providing advice on accounting matters.

• Preparation of Financial Statements: Prepare financial statements, interpret data accurately, and take ownership of the preparation process.
• Accounts Compliance: Ensure accounts are compiled in accordance with accounting standards (FRS105 & 102).
• Preparation of Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts.
• VAT Compliance: Prepare VAT returns. Be familiar with VAT legislation.

• Effective Deadline Management: Proactively manage deadlines for your tasks to ensure work is completed on time.
• Budgeting: Maintain accountability for your budgets on tasks.
• Mentoring: Mentor juniors on jobs, ensuring they are supported as they start their career journey.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• Studying towards ACA/CA/ACCA, ICAS, or an equivalent internationally recognized professional accounting qualification.
• 1-2 years relevant UK work experience with a reputable accountancy practice.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting standards, techniques, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner. As part of any recruitment process, the Firm collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Firm is committed to transparency about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Wilson Wright is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.

Our Vision

We are creating a sustainable business where our people love to work, clients grow from our advice, and we achieve great things together.

What Makes Us Different

Established 130 years ago, Wilson Wright is now part of BKL, an accounting, tax, and business advisory firm based in London.

As a longstanding member of DFK International, a global association of accounting firms, we support our clients worldwide when needed.

Our clients range from small sole traders to multinational groups. They all seek technical excellence with a hands-on, professional, and personal service that adds value and delivers results.

Our holistic approach means clients have a central contact who understands their issues, and our people understand client needs from every angle.

We aim to inspire and support each other to be at our best, making a lasting difference to clients, community, and our firm. Hear from our employees about our working environment: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Izh8sNb4AHM.

Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are core values, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in making this a great place to work.

What We Value

• Think Big: We challenge ourselves to think differently, reimagine possibilities, and are open to new ideas, brave in suggesting them, curious to explore, and enthusiastic in making them work.
• In It Together: We work collaboratively, care about each other, and aim for inclusive growth. Our decisions and actions positively impact our people, society, and the environment, fostering a sustainable business.
• Take Pride: We strive to be the best in everything we do, rooted in confidence in ourselves, our team, and our work, believing we can achieve remarkable things.
• Do the Right Thing: We value fairness, honesty, and integrity, building trust through open and fair communication, and are accountable for our actions.
• Enjoy It: We bring our whole selves to work, expressing our beliefs and perspectives, enjoying our work and personal life, sharing laughs, having fun, and making this part of our identity.

Commitment to Information Security and Data Protection

We are committed to maintaining high standards of information security and data protection through policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will need to stay informed and ensure full compliance, with non-compliance potentially leading to disciplinary action.