Semi Senior Accountant

Sheridan Maine London; Hayes End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

ACA/ACCA study support

Career progression

Diverse client portfolio

Training & development

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting a Semi Senior Accountant for a full-time, permanent role in London. You will manage a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, partnerships and limited companies, preparing accounts and tax computations.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail and clear communication, with the opportunity to support client advisory work. Study support for ACA/ACCA is provided along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACA or ACCA.
• Experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of entities.
• Knowledge of VAT and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Xero/QuickBooks/Sage.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Completing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assisting with bookkeeping and cloud accounting assignments.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Supporting senior team members with client engagements and ad hoc projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of personal tax returns where required.
• Maintaining accurate working papers and ensuring assignments are completed on time.
• Building strong client relationships through excellent service and communication.

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant | City of London | £28,000 - £35,000 + Benefits (DOE) | Full-Time, Permanent

This Semi Senior Accountant position with Sheridan Maine London offers a full-time, permanent contract in London, carrying a salary of £28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, partnerships and limited companies, preparing accounts and tax computations while supporting client advisory work. Strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail and clear communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to build effective client relationships. The post suits an ambitious professional seeking to develop their career within a supportive accountancy practice, gaining broad exposure across accounting, taxation and advisory services.

A good accountant is a good poet. He appreciates the true value of things.” — Robert Frost Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded and expanding accountancy practice in the City of London for a talented Semi Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic practice environment. Working with a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, partnerships, and limited companies, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and client advisory work.

Key responsibilities of the Semi Senior Accountant:

• Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Completing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assisting with bookkeeping and cloud accounting assignments.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Supporting senior team members with client engagements and ad hoc projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of personal tax returns where required.
• Maintaining accurate working papers and ensuring assignments are completed on time.
• Building strong client relationships through excellent service and communication.

The successful Semi Senior Accountant will have:

• AAT qualified or be actively studying towards ACA or ACCA qualifications.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of business entities.
• A sound understanding of bookkeeping, VAT, and financial reporting principles.
• Good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

What's on Offer for the Semi Senior Accountant?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full study support for ACA or ACCA qualifications.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing firm.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.

If you are a driven Semi Senior Accountant looking to further your career within a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.