Accounts Senior / Semi Senior

Addington Ball; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance and accounting recruitment consultancy in Oxford is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior / Semi Senior to prepare accounts and tax returns while coaching junior colleagues. This role offers exposure to various clients and includes flexible working and a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare cover via Vitality

Pension contribution scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Regular social events and charity activities

Qualifications

• Experience within accountancy practice required.
• Confident in preparing accounts and personal tax returns.
• Eager to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts and tax returns.
• Liaise with clients on accounting or tax matters.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communicator

Problem-solving ability

Organised and proactive

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Equivalent experience

Tools

CCH

Xero

Sage

Job description

This Accounts Senior / Semi Senior opportunity in Banbury, gives you the chance to work with a wide variety of clients, develop as a trusted adviser, and progress in a supportive and forward-thinking practice. If you're ACA or ACCA qualified (or studying), and want more responsibility, recognition, and variety, this could be the move for you.

As the Accounts Senior / Semi Senior, you'll gain exposure to everything from accounts and tax to advisory projects, helping clients improve their businesses while building your own professional expertise.

Alongside technical development, you'll also be encouraged to coach junior colleagues, play an active part in business development, and benefit from a flexible working culture that truly values work-life balance.

Role Overview

• Prepare client accounts and tax returns, meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Liaise with clients to gather information and advise on accounting or tax matters
• Support partners and managers with tax planning and advisory projects
• Assist clients with accounting software and bookkeeping queries
• Supervise and coach junior team members on the job
• Contribute to business development, seminars, and marketing activities

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent experience
• Experience within accountancy practice
• Confident in preparing accounts and personal tax returns
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of systems such as CCH, Xero, or Sage
• Excellent communicator with strong problem-solving ability
• Organised, proactive, and eager to take on new challenges

What's on Offer

• £35,000 to £45,000 salary
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Healthcare cover and cashback plan via Vitality
• Pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance and cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme options
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee assistance programme for confidential support
• Regular social events, away days, and charity activities

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Accounts Senior / Semi Senior.