Semi Senior Accountant

Hard Hat Recruitment; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key recruitment firm in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Semi-senior Accountant to support their Client Manager. This role involves preparing accounts, tax returns, and assisting clients. Ideal candidates will be AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified with a passion for client service. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular salary reviews

Enhanced annual leave

Attendance to industry events

Generous study support packages

Genuine career progression opportunities

Potential for hybrid working

Vibrant location in Leigh-on-Sea

Easily accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in an accountancy firm.
• Passionate about helping clients and contributing to the firm's growth.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts and tax returns for limited companies.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Assisting clients with day-to-day queries.
• Supporting the team and Client Manager as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Studying towards or achieved AAT Level 4

Tools

TaxCalc

Job description

Overview

Are you a motivated and ambitious Semi-senior Accountant, ready to take the next step in your accountancy career? Working as part of a small team, you'll support the Client Manager in servicing a varied portfolio of clients. This role is ideal for someone who is AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified and eager to progress onto ACCA. In return, we offer a generous study package and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts and tax returns for limited companies
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Preparing management accounts
• Being on hand to assist clients with general day-to-day queries
• Supporting the team and Client Manager as required

What we're looking for

• Studying towards or achieved AAT Level 4
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably TaxCalc
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• One or two years\' experience working in an accountancy firm
• Above all, we\'re looking for someone who is passionate about helping clients and contributing to our firm\'s growth.

Why work with us?

Be part of a team that wants to watch you grow. Career progression is at the heart of everything we do; our own managing director began his career here eleven years ago, joining us as a trainee.

Other benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Regular salary reviews
• Enhanced annual leave
• Attendance to industry events
• Generous study support packages
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Potential for hybrid working
• Vibrant location in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea
• Easily accessible by public transport

Please note that candidates must be able to reliably commute to Leigh-on-Sea.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Leigh-on-Sea for this job?

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• AAT Level 3 qualification (required)

Work Location: In person