Semi Senior Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Burnley is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their supportive team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in an accountancy practice and be AAT Level 4 or starting ACCA studies. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, managing client records, and supervising junior staff. The role offers competitive benefits, including 24 days holiday, study support for ACA/ACCA, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service cover

Free onsite parking

Study support for ACA/ACCA

Ongoing technical training

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive client service.
• Experience using IRIS, Xero or Sage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Process client records accurately and efficiently.
• Supervise junior staff and support their development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Education

AAT Level 4 or beginning ACCA studies

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage

Job description

Semi-Senior Accountant

Burnley

Up to £32,000

Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for a growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice for a Semi-Senior Accountant role based in Burnley. This is an ambitious firm with a strong track record of supporting staff through their qualifications and expanding through both organic growth and targeted acquisitions. You'll be joining a supportive team with a varied portfolio of OMB clients and clear progression opportunities.

Duties

• Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for a range of owner-managed businesses
• Processing client records accurately and efficiently
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Preparing management accounts to meet client needs
• Completing and checking VAT returns
• Supervising junior staff and helping with their development
• Handling day‑to‑day client queries and providing support as needed

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• AAT Level 4 or someone beginning ACCA studies
• Experience using IRIS, Xero or Sage (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service
• Analytical mindset with the ability to handle routine problem‑solving
• A collaborative, professional approach with high levels of integrity

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Death in service cover
• Free onsite parking
• Study support for ACA/ACCA
• Ongoing technical training and soft skills development
• Clear career progression within a growing practice

If you're an experienced Junior or Semi-Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking accountancy firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.