Semi-Senior Accountant

Eps.Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Technical training

Diverse client base

Close-knit team

Job summary

Eps.Recruitment is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant near Bedford. You will handle year-end accounts, VAT, personal tax, and bookkeeping while supporting clients with MTd-compliant processes.

Develop into a trusted adviser with management backing, in a close-knit practice. This role offers clear progression and study support to ACA/ACCA candidates, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years+ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Studying toward ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for clients.
• Knowledge of VAT and personal tax compliance.
• Proficient with Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and personal tax returns with accuracy and timeliness.
• Complete bookkeeping in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Maintain accurate records, reconciliations and client files.
• Support managers with client relationships and queries.
• Assist onboarding of new clients.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and targets.

Skills

Experience

Excel

VAT

Tax

Communication

Organisation

Independence

Education

ACA/ACCA study

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Semi-Senior Accountant | Near Bedford | £28,000 – £38,000 | Permanent, Full-Time

Ready to build your practice career with a firm that still feels personal?

We're working with a well-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants near Bedford — a close-knit team where clients get a consistent, responsive and genuinely tailored service. You'll work across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT for a varied client base, growing into a trusted adviser rather than just a compliance processor, with real study and technical support behind you.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious semi-senior who wants broad, hands-on exposure and a clear path to develop.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients from various bookkeeping systems
• Preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work accurately and to deadline
• Completing bookkeeping assignments in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Keeping accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files
• Supporting managers with client relationships and responding to client queries
• Helping to onboard and integrate new clients
• Managing your own workload to hit deadlines, budgets and recovery targets

What you'll bring:

• At least two years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Studying toward ACA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for a range of business entities
• Working knowledge of VAT and personal tax compliance
• Strong skills across Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple assignments
• Confident communication and the initiative to work independently

What's on offer:

£28,000 – £38,000 depending on experience, plus study support, ongoing technical and software training, a varied and interesting client base, and a supportive, close-knit team where you'll develop into a trusted adviser.