Part Qualified Audit & Accounts

The Skills Coalition; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Skills Coalition in St Albans is seeking an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to join a growing practice. You will cover accounts, tax, and audit with study support available, helping you progress toward ACA/ACCA qualifications.

Role involves preparing statutory and management accounts, drafting tax returns, and supporting audits on-site and at client premises. Hybrid working with a modern office environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Exposure to both audit and accounts preparation.
• Strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory and management accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Drafting corporation tax returns and assisting with personal tax matters
• Supporting senior staff on statutory, voluntary and grant audit assignments - both in-office and at client premises
• Planning and performing audit fieldwork under supervision
• Regular liaison with clients, external accountants, bookkeepers, and solicitors
• Ensuring compliance with audit and financial reporting standards
• Identifying and escalating issues to managers where appropriate

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA in progress

Job description

St Albans, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/06/2025

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior – Accountancy Practice

Are you an Accountant currently on your journey of becoming Qualified?

Want to work in a broader role, covering a general practice role? Keeping things interesting and working across Accounts, Tax, Audit and more?

Our client, an Accountancy practice based in St Albans is currently looking to recruit an ambitious Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to join their growing team. Study Support offered, whether you are looking to continue with an Apprenticeship through a new employer, or direct Employer support - It's easier than you think! The firm will take care of this for you!

The Role

• Preparation of statutory and management accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Drafting corporation tax returns and assisting with personal tax matters
• Supporting senior staff on statutory, voluntary and grant audit assignments - both in-office and at client premises
• Planning and performing audit fieldwork under supervision
• Regular liaison with clients, external accountants, bookkeepers, and solicitors
• Ensuring compliance with audit and financial reporting standards
• Identifying and escalating issues to managers where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice environment
• Exposure to both audit and accounts preparation
• AAT qualified or actively studying ACA/ACCA
• Strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The Offer:

• Salary is very much personal to you! Depending on your experience, how far you are into your exams, as a rough guide this would start at £30,000 - £36,000, increased for somebody closer to qualification
• Full study support package (ACA/ACCA)
• Hybrid working arrangements and modern working environment
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear progression opportunities to Senior and beyond
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries