Accounts Semi Senior

Workforce Recruitment and Training; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its accounts team in the West Midlands. The role involves handling a varied portfolio of clients, with responsibilities across year-end accounts, tax computations, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management reporting.

There is a clear path for progression in a supportive, forward-thinking firm. The ideal candidate has practice experience, UK accounting standards knowledge, and is ACCA/ACA part-qualified or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of business clients.
• A good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to corporation tax, VAT and bookkeeping.
• ACCA or ACA part-qualified, studying towards a qualification, qualified by experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• Confidence using accounting software and digital platforms.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A positive, proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of business clients.
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and compliance.
• Completing bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing VAT returns and carrying out reconciliations.
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Managing your own workload and ensuring assignments are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Dealing with client queries and developing positive client relationships.
• Working alongside colleagues to deliver a high standard of service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve working practices and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Education

ACCA/ACA part-qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

What's on Offer?

• Salary from £29,500, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Choice of office locations within the region.
• Hybrid working may be available, depending on the role and business requirements.
• Company pension.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

Take the next step in your accountancy career

Are you currently working in an accountancy practice and looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills, take ownership of client work and gain greater responsibility?

I'm working with an established and growing professional services business that is looking to recruit a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its accounts team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous practice experience who enjoys working with a varied portfolio of clients and wants to continue developing their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You'll be involved in a varied range of accounts and tax compliance work, supporting clients across different sectors and business sizes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of business clients.
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and compliance.
• Completing bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing VAT returns and carrying out reconciliations.
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Managing your own workload and ensuring assignments are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Dealing with client queries and developing positive client relationships.
• Working alongside colleagues to deliver a high standard of service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve working practices and processes.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of business clients.
• A good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to corporation tax, VAT and bookkeeping.
• ACCA or ACA part-qualified, studying towards a qualification, qualified by experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• Confidence using accounting software and digital platforms.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A positive, proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build client relationships.