Semi Senior Accountant

Streets Chartered Accountants; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Colchester. This role provides an exciting opportunity for growth from Junior to Semi-Senior Accountant, working with a diverse portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include managing client accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. The firm offers study support, competitive annual leave, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Study support

20 days annual leave, rising by 2 days after 2 years

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Access to EAP

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy role, preferably in a practice environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive client service skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and prepare financial statements.
• Process client records accurately and efficiently.
• Complete VAT returns and support audit preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

Starting ACCA Studies

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Talent Acquisition Specialist | Recruitment and Staffing | Recruitment Business Partner

Semi-Senior Accountant

Office Based

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make the jump from Junior Accountant to Semi-Senior Accountant and to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm, working with an exciting portfolio of clients. You’ll be part of an ambitious company with a goal to become a top 20 UK practice through a strategy of organic growth, alongside targeted mergers and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Work with owner-managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
• Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Record Processing: Process client records accurately and efficiently.
• Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
• VAT Returns: Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Support audit pack preparation and planning.
• Client Support: Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
• Administration: Carry out administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in an accountancy role, preferably from a practice environment, with some experience of Audit.
• AAT qualification or someone starting ACCA Studies.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering value to the business.
• A collaborative team player.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

What we offer you:

• Study support
• 20 days annual leave, rising by 2 days after 2 years’ service + bank holidays, 8.30am – 5.15pm
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Life assurance
• Access to EAP

Please note that in order to be eligible for this role you must have British Citizenship, settled status or a long term visa for the UK

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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