Accounts Semi Senior

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumer Group Holdings Limited in Nottingham is seeking an Accounts Semi Senior to take ownership of technical delivery and support clients with confidence. You’ll review and coach junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and build trusted client relationships.

The role covers year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, management accounts, VAT, and mentoring staff, while managing workloads and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Studying AAT / ACCA / ACA
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice
• A professional, organised approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• The preparation of year end statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of management accounts for a varied range of clients
• Preparation and/or review of VAT returns
• Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring accurate and up to date records
• Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and fostering growth through sound knowledge sharing and hands‑on support
• Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service

Skills

AAT / ACCA / ACA studies

Accountancy practice experience

Organised and professional approach

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT / ACCA / ACA studies

Job description

Accounts Semi Senior

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Description

We’re looking for an Accounts Semi Senior to take ownership of technical delivery and supporting clients with confidence. You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You’ll review and coach the work of junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• The preparation of year end statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of management accounts for a varied range of clients
• Preparation and/or review of VAT returns
• Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring accurate and up to date records
• Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and fostering growth through sound knowledge sharing and hands‑on support
• Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Studying AAT / ACCA / ACA
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice
• A professional, organised approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines

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