Semi-Senior Accountant

Space 8 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Daventry is seeking a Semi-Senior to prepare year-end financial statements and assist with VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an accountancy practice, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent attention to detail. The role offers generous benefits including an annual bonus, flexi time, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus paid in December

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + option to purchase up to 5 extra days

Flexi time

Private Healthcare

Pension

Parking on site

External health & wellbeing support

Subsidised gym membership

Fully funded professional training

Regular social events

Death in service

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of accounting software is desirable but not essential.
• Organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Review of VAT returns.
• Assistance with training junior staff.

Skills

Proven experience as an accounts preparer

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified

Tools

XERO

CCH

Job description

Overview

Space 8 Recruitment are partnering with a Top 100 Accountancy Practice to find a Semi-Senior for their Daventry office. This role is office-based.

The Company

This Accountancy Group are going from strength to strength and now have several offices and over a hundred staff. They have impressive plans to accelerate this growth over the next 3 years and are recruiting several roles to support this ambition.

The Role

• Preparation of the year end financial statements and management accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships etc.
• Preparation and review of VAT returns
• Assistance with training of junior members of staff

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as an accounts preparer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software such as XERO and CCH is desirable but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills

What are they offering?

Benefits are generous and include:

• Annual bonus paid in December
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + option to purchase up to 5 extra days
• Flexi time
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Parking on site
• External health & wellbeing support
• Subsidised gym membership
• Fully funded professional training
• Regular social events
• Death in service

What now?

If you are already ACA or ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified and working in an Accountancy Practice then please apply asap.