Bookkeeper / Semi Senior Accountant - Practice

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Exciting opportunity as a Semi Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper in a growing firm in London. The role provides study support and excellent career progression in a supportive environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications to drive personal and professional development.

Benefits

Study support

Time off for exams

Excellent career progression

25 days annual leave

Salary review after 6 months

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounts preparation.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and year-end processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory year-end accounts for limited companies.
• Submission of VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations.
• Processing payroll and managing related submissions.

Skills

Communication

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT

Payroll

Year-end processes

Corporation tax calculations

Education

ACCA part-qualified, AAT qualified, or holding ACCA exemptions from a degree or AAT

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

• Study support, time off for exams and excellent career progression
• 25 days annual leave and salary review after 6 months

Description: Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Study support, time off for exams and excellent career progression
• 25 days annual leave and salary review after 6 months

Are you an ambitious and motivated individual looking to take the next step in your accountancy career? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and fast-growing accountancy practice as a Semi Senior Accountant / Bookkeeper. This role offers a dynamic, supportive environment with excellent career progression and full study support for the right candidate.

We are seeking candidates with some ACCA exemptions via AAT or a relevant accountancy degree, who have at least 6 12 months of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounts preparation for limited company clients, either in practice or a commercial setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of statutory year-end accounts for limited companies
• Submission of VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations
• Double-entry bookkeeping and maintaining client ledgers
• Processing payroll and managing related submissions
• Assisting with corporation tax computations
• Supporting the delivery of management accounts
• Acting as a client contact, managing queries, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Liaising with HMRC and other external bodies as required

Requirements:

• ACCA part-qualified, AAT qualified, or holding ACCA exemptions from a degree or AAT
• 6 12 months of relevant experience (bookkeeping/accounts preparation), ideally within in a similar role in practice
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and year-end processes
• Experience preparing corporation tax calculations
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar

You will be offered a supportive and progressive environment where you will gain all round accountancy knowledge and the ability to qualify. There is excellent scope to develop upwards into management levels roles long-term, supporting the organisation with their continued growth plans.

If you're ready to join a firm that values personal and professional development, learning, and a client-focused approach, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your accountancy journey!