Audit Accounts Semi Senior

Platinum Recruitment Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Study support

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Group is seeking an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior for its Blackpool offices. You will handle a varied mix of audit and accounts work for a range of clients, developing your technical skills and progressing with professional qualifications.

We offer full training, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to study toward ACCA qualifications, with a competitive salary and benefits including flexible hours and a four-day week option.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Good all-round experience in accounts preparation.
• Experience working with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Support audit assignments across a varied client portfolio.
• Work with a range of accounting software packages.
• Develop and apply technical accounting knowledge.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Audit

Accounts preparation

Client liaison

Teamwork

Software familiarity

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA progression

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

Location: Blackpool
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working hours: 35 hours per week, with the option of a four-day working week

About the opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice in the North West is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to join its friendly and supportive team.

Working with a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries and business sectors, you will gain valuable experience and exposure to a broad range of accounting and audit assignments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills, gain further experience and build a long-term career within practice. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, alongside opportunities to progress with your professional qualifications.

The role

You will undertake a varied mix of audit and accounts work, developing your technical knowledge through practical experience, on-the-job training and professional studies.

Responsibilities and experience will include:

• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

• Supporting audit assignments across a varied client portfolio.

• Working with a range of accounting software packages.

• Developing and applying technical accounting knowledge.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• At least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice.

• Good all-round experience in accounts preparation.

• Experience working with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

• A good working knowledge of various accounting software packages.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organisation skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A motivated approach and genuine interest in developing your accounting career.

Applications are welcomed from AAT students looking to progress towards ACCA qualifications. Generous study support is available.

Please note: A full driving licence and access to your own transport are required.

Salary and benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package, including:

• 35-hour working week, with the option of a four-day week.

• Competitive, market-aligned salary.

• Annual salary reviews.

• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Generous professional study support.

• Payment of professional subscriptions.

• Career development and progression planning.

• Employer contributions to an auto-enrolment pension scheme.

• Income protection scheme.

• Life assurance (four times annual salary).

• Commission for introducing new clients and new team members.

• Funded social events.

• Varied and interesting client work.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and expanding accountancy practice offering a supportive working environment, varied client exposure and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

The firm places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, professional development and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.