Semi Senior Accountant

Asset Workforce; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice in North Hertfordshire is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. The role involves preparing business accounts, tax computations, and assisting with personal tax returns. Candidates should be part qualified ACA/ACCA or AAT qualified with at least two years of practice experience. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and various benefits including study support and flexible working hours.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Study support and training agreements

Income protection and long-service bonuses

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working within an accountancy practice.
• A motivated team player eager to develop in their career.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of business accounts from client's information.
• Preparing business tax computations and VAT returns.
• Assisting with personal tax returns and year end closings.

Skills

Practice Experience 2-3 years

Proficient at Microsoft office especially Excel

Experience in accounting packages (IRIS, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CCH)

Education

ACA/ACCA part qualified or AAT qualified

Job description

JOB TITLE: Semi Senior Accountant

ROLE TYPE: Full time, permanent

LOCATION: Hertfordshire (North Herts)

HOURS/DAYS (per week): Monday to Friday, 36.25 hrs per week, hybrid working (2 days at home pw)

SALARY RANGE: COMPETITIVE SALARY (depending on experience, salaries will range)

NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 3 month notice, probation tbc

BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with 3 days over Christmas. Flexible working hours (core hours between 10am to 4pm) and hybrid working (2 days from home per week). Study support provided (Training agreements include day release at college, all fees paid including exams and subscriptions), and also other perks to be discussed in further detail (e.g. income protection, and long-service bonuses)

COMPANY CULTURE & SUMMARY: My client is a wonderfully professional, established and dynamic accountancy practice based in North Hertfordshire. They are a highly respected accountancy firm operating within accounts, tax, advisory and audit. The firm is ever increasing in size, the team now having over 65 members of staff, and this is an ideal opportunity for a motivated Semi Senior Accountant to join the team to work with a varied portfolio of clients. Ideally, you ll have two or more years worth of experience working within an accountancy practice and want to join a successful independent firm to continue your development.

JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):

• Preparation of business accounts from client's information
• Preparing journal entries and completing general ledger operations
• Preparing business tax computations
• Reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts
• Assisting with personal tax returns, running year end closings
• Maintaining in house control procedures
• Assisting senior accountants in the preparation of financial and management accounts
• Preparing VAT returns
• Liaising with clients as required
• Administrative duties as required
• Review and implementation of client bookkeeping systems
• Travel to clients across the region
• On-site audits for SME's under the supervision of the Audit Manager
• Administration as required

ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• ACA/ACCA part qualified, or AAT qualified
• Practice Experience 2-3 years
• Proficient at Microsoft office especially Excel
• Experience in accounting packages e.g. IRIS, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CCH etc

INTERVIEW & START DATES: ASAP start and interview dates (usually two-stage interview)