Accounts Semi-Senior: Client-Focused Practice Growth

WestonBrook Associates; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support & training

Job summary

Chelmsford Independent Practice is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to support a varied SME and larger corporate portfolio. You will handle compliance and accounting tasks, building trusted client relationships in a friendly, supportive firm.

The role offers a clear progression path, ongoing training, and study support where applicable. Salary ranges £26,000–£30,000 DOE, based on experience, with Chelmsford, Essex location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice as Semi-Senior or Trainee Accountant
• AAT Level 4 qualification or part qualification (ACCA/ACA) preferred
• Experience with SME client portfolios

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies (FRS 102)
• Draft corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Assist with monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Bookkeeping using cloud software (XERO, Quickbooks, Sage)
• Liaise with clients and build professional relationships
• Act as key contact for client engagements

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified, or part-qualified (ACCA/ACA)

Tools

XERO

Quickbooks

Sage

Job description

Chelmsford Independent Practice is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to support a varied SME and larger corporate portfolio. You will handle compliance and accounting tasks, building trusted client relationships in a friendly, supportive firm.

The role offers a clear progression path, ongoing training, and study support where applicable. Salary ranges £26,000–£30,000 DOE, based on experience, with Chelmsford, Essex location.