Semi Senior Accountant

Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent firm of accountants in Liverpool is seeking a Semi‑Senior Accountant. This position offers a chance to develop within accounts, engaging with clients and preparing annual statutory accounts. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days at their City Centre office. Candidates should have experience with financial statements and client communication. A supportive environment is provided for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and drafting SME annual statutory accounts with limited guidance.
• Ability to manage technical accounting tasks without supervision.
• Comfortable with client-facing roles, including communication via email and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and finalisation of Financial Statements for non‑audit clients.
• Communicating confidently with clients regarding queries.
• Assisting a team of Senior Accountants.

Skills

Preparation of management accounts

Strong knowledge of double entry bookkeeping

Client communication

VAT calculations and submissions

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An established and successful independent firm of chartered accountants is seeking a Semi‑Senior Accountant to join their growing team based in Liverpool. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience and develop their career within accounts.

They are looking for a professional with enough experience to be able to fully prepare and draft SME annual statutory accounts with limited guidance. You will be required to work with a variety of clients including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships who have a large range of turnovers. The role is client facing, engaging with them via email and telephone as well as occasionally face to face.

Whilst they need candidates with experience to successfully execute the key duties, coaching and development would also be available for the role. The role is hybrid with ideally 2/3 days in their City Centre office. The position would suit someone at a semi‑senior level looking for a company where they can settle.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts
• Communicating confidently with clients in respect of queries, missing information and so on.
• Preparation and finalisation of Financial Statements for non‑audit clients (Limited companies, Sole traders, Partnerships, Trusts, Pension Schemes and LLPs)
• Preparing accounts from incomplete records
• Preparing accounts working papers and producing a file for manager review
• VAT calculations and submissions
• Liaison with HMRC
• Assisting on audit assignments
• Strong knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and be able to manage most technical accounting tasks without supervision
• Assisting a team of Senior Accountants

The firm has an excellent reputation in the local area and prides themselves as being a reliable and friendly team who provide expert advice and value for money for their clients. They offer a fantastic working environment where you can be part of a friendly and sociable team.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Accounting

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