Semi Senior Accountant

ProTalent Limited; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Leatherhead seeks a Semi Senior Accountant to enhance their client services. This role involves preparing year-end accounts, managing VAT returns, and using cloud-based software. With a competitive salary and professional study support available, this is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Study support for AAT/ACCA/ACA

Excellent internal training

Exposure to a variety of clients

Clear progression path to Senior level

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software.
• Confident communicator with strong client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Assisting with management accounts and bookkeeping duties.
• Preparing VAT returns and liaising with clients.

Skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/ACA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking to build on your practice experience in a supportive and professional firm? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded accountancy practice based in Leatherhead, offering strong progression routes and exposure to a varied client base.

About the Role:

As a Semi Senior Accountant, you'll be working closely with seniors and managers to deliver high-quality accounting and tax services to a range of owner-managed businesses, sole traders, and limited companies.

You'll get involved in all areas of client service - from accounts prep and VAT returns to bookkeeping and liaising directly with clients. The firm will support your ongoing studies (ACCA or AAT) and ensure you're continually developing your skills and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

• Assisting with management accounts and bookkeeping duties

• Preparing VAT returns and liaising with clients on VAT queries

• Supporting with tax computations and filing

• Working on cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage

• Liaising with clients to request records and answer day-to-day queries

• Assisting senior staff and managers on ad-hoc project work and audits (if applicable)

• Progressively taking on more client responsibility as you grow into the role

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2+ years' experience in an accountancy practice

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA / ACA (study support available)

• Good working knowledge of accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

• Confident communicator with strong client service skills

• Keen to learn, develop, and take ownership of your work

• Organised and accurate with good attention to detail

What's in it for You:

• Competitive salary package

• Study support for AAT/ACCA/ACA

• Friendly, close-knit team with excellent internal training

• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries

• Clear progression path to Senior level and beyond

• Office-based with potential for some hybrid flexibility after probation

If you re looking to join a practice where you'll be supported, challenged, and given room to grow - this could be the ideal next step in your accounting career.