Semi Senior Accountant

Pro Talent; Hedge End; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accountancy practice as a Semi Senior Accountant in Southampton, offering hybrid working opportunities. This position is perfect for a proactive individual pursuing AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualifications, with responsibilities ranging from account preparation to client liaison, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Full study support for AAT / ACCA / ACA

Modern offices and supportive team culture

Clear progression routes within the firm

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting and tax principles.
• Enthusiastic about continuing development and progression in practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Draft corporation tax computations and VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients to gather records and resolve queries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

UK accounting principles

Education

Part-qualified AAT / ACA / ACCA

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CCH

Job description

Location: Southampton
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £26,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)
Study support available (ACCA / ACA / AAT)

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Southampton is looking to recruit a proactive and ambitious Semi Senior Accountant to join their friendly team. This is a great opportunity for someone working towards their ACCA, ACA, or AAT qualification, who wants to gain broad client exposure, take on increasing responsibility, and progress their career in practice.

The Role:

You'll be working within the accounts and tax team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships across a range of industries.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing year-end accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses

• Drafting corporation tax computations and VAT returns

• Supporting management accounts preparation and bookkeeping tasks

• Assisting with audit fieldwork (if applicable to your skillset)

• Liaising with clients to gather records and resolve queries

• Supporting senior accountants and managers with ad hoc assignments

• Maintaining client relationships and delivering excellent service

What We're Looking For:

• Part-qualified AAT / ACA / ACCA or QBE

• At least 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice (essential)

• Solid understanding of UK accounting and tax principles

• Experience using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or CCH

• Confident communicator with a keen eye for detail

• Enthusiastic about continuing development and progression in practice

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Full study support for AAT / ACCA / ACA

• Hybrid working model

• Regular client contact and excellent variety of work

• Modern offices and a supportive, sociable team culture

• Clear progression routes within the firm

If you're a motivated practice professional looking to join a progressive firm with real career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.