Semi-Senior Accountant

Streets Chartered Accountants; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Colchester is seeking a motivated Semi-Senior Accountant. You'll manage client accounts, prepare financial statements, and support business growth while working with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess AAT qualifications or be starting ACCA studies, demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and attention to detail skills.

Benefits

Study support

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Access to EAP

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy role, preferably from a practice environment.
• AAT qualification or starting ACCA studies.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy.
• Process client records accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA Studies

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee /Junior Accountant to move to a 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.

Office Based

This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee /Junior Accountant to move to a 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
• Workplace pension
• 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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As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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