Accounts Semi Senior

Si Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced family‑friendly policies

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits package

Study support and training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Si Recruitment is seeking an ambitious accounting professional to prepare year-end accounts for diverse clients, including sole traders and limited companies. You will assist with tax computations, VAT returns, and management accounts while building strong client relationships.

The role offers exposure to audit tasks and ongoing training within a supportive practice environment, with a focus on professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA or ACCA.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero.
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of business clients.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Self‑motivated, reliable and keen to continue learning within a supportive practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for a wide range of businesses, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assist with the preparation of corporation tax computations, personal tax work and VAT returns.
• Support the delivery of management accounts and other financial reporting where required.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, providing a professional and responsive service.
• Work closely with senior members of the team to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Assist with audit assignments where required, gaining valuable exposure to the audit process.
• Help review and maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with current accounting standards.
• Support junior colleagues where appropriate and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through ongoing training and professional study.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Self-motivat​ed

Strong organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Location: Middlesbrough

The Role

• Prepare year-end accounts for a wide range of businesses, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assist with the preparation of corporation tax computations, personal tax work and VAT returns.
• Support the delivery of management accounts and other financial reporting where required.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, providing a professional and responsive service.
• Work closely with senior members of the team to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Assist with audit assignments where required, gaining valuable exposure to the audit process.
• Help review and maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with current accounting standards.
• Support junior colleagues where appropriate and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through ongoing training and professional study.

About You

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACA or ACCA.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero.
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of business clients.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Self‑motivated, reliable and keen to continue learning within a supportive practice environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and company sick pay.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing support.
• Flexible benefits package including options such as health cash plans, dental cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme and other voluntary benefits.
• Ongoing study support, technical training and genuine opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a modern accountancy practice that values professional development, teamwork and delivering an exceptional service to its clients.