Accounts Semi-Senior (Aylesbury)

Ambition Europe Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance at 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in Aylesbury is seeking a part-qualified accounts semi-senior with practice experience to join a collaborative team and manage a varied client portfolio. The role is office-based and focuses on delivering high-quality accounts services to SMEs across the UK and Ireland.

You will prepare financial accounts, assist with corporation tax and VAT returns, and contribute to audit work while maintaining professional standards and CPD commitments.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with practice experience.
• 3–4 years of experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with client liaison.
• Solid organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail with focus on quality and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Professional, self-motivated and collaborative.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Support preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Handle personal and corporation tax computations as part of accounts prep.
• Deliver audit and accounts work to high standards, within timelines and budgets.
• Communicate clearly with clients, verbally and in writing, to provide timely advice.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to meet client deliverables and improve workflow.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through CPD requirements.

Skills

Part qualified

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel proficiency

Team player

Confidentiality

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you a part-qualified accountant with solid practice experience, ready to take on a broader portfolio and grow your technical skills in a structured, supportive environment? Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking business advisory and accountancy group serving SMEs across the UK and Ireland. With a collaborative culture and a genuine commitment to career development, this is an excellent opportunity to build on your foundation and take a meaningful step forward in your accountancy career. They are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their team in Aylesbury, working office-based and contributing to a high-quality client service offering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing financial accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Supporting the preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns
• Handling personal and corporation tax computations as part of the accounts preparation process
• Delivering audit and accounts work to the highest technical and regulatory standards, within agreed timelines and budgets
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, both verbally and in writing, to provide sound and timely advice
• Collaborating with senior team members to meet client deliverables and contribute to team workflow improvements
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge through continuous professional development and meeting CPD requirements

What We're Looking For

• Part qualified (or actively working towards qualification)
• A minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A professional, self-motivated approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to confidentiality and adherence to professional ethical standards

Nice to Have

• Experience working with SME clients across a range of sectors
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software

Why Join

Our client offers a genuinely supportive environment where people are valued and career progression is actively encouraged. Their regional teams work collaboratively, combining expertise to deliver excellent outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave available at certain levels of seniority
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave (up to a maximum of 30 days per year)
• Business closure over the Christmas period (subject to business needs)
• Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential 24/7 support
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with access to optional, self-funded insurances at corporate rates, including Critical Illness Cover, Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, Eye Care, and Dental cover (level of seniority dependent)