Accounts Semi-Senior: Training, Progression & Impact

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a respected accountancy practice in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior. You will work between senior accountants and trainees, handling VAT, accounts preparation and client queries in a hands-on role that offers real progression.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, mentoring skills, and strong communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with a supportive team and clear development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong VAT, accounts preparation and general practice knowledge.
• Able to mentor juniors and review their work.
• Excellent organisation and team coordination; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Accountants in workloads and client accounts.
• Assist in training mentors and reviewing their work.
• Coordinate VAT return preparation across the team.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc client queries and provide timely responses and solutions.
• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and Ltd companies.
• Liaise with clients to gather information and build relationships.
• Help improve internal processes and team collaboration.

Skills

2 years' experience

VAT knowledge

Accounts preparation

Practice experience

Mentoring junior staff

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH Xero

Job description

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a respected accountancy practice in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior. You will work between senior accountants and trainees, handling VAT, accounts preparation and client queries in a hands-on role that offers real progression.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, mentoring skills, and strong communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with a supportive team and clear development opportunities.