Semi Senior Accountant

WestonBrook Associates Ltd.; Margaretting; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Office location Chelmsford

Supportive team environment

Training & study support

Career progression

Job summary

WestonBrook Associates Ltd. is recruiting an Accounts Semi-Senior to support a growing regional practice near Chelmsford. You will handle a portfolio of SME and larger clients, delivering statutory accounts, tax computations and management reporting with a client-focused approach.

The role offers training, study support and clear progression within a supportive firm, with a competitive salary and on-site office facilities on the outskirts of Chelmsford.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a UK accountancy practice as Semi-Senior or Junior Accountant
• AAT qualified, studying or part-qualified (ACCA) – QBE applications also considered
• Experience with a varied SME client portfolio
• Confident communicating directly with clients
• Well organised, detail‑minded and keen to progress in practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (FRS 102 Section 1A)
• Draft corporation tax computations and CT600s for review and submission
• Support monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Complete and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Support bookkeeping using cloud software (XERO, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and support business needs
• Build trusted client relationships and act as a key point of contact

Skills

Client communication

Organised & detail‑oriented

Team player

Education

AAT qualified or studying/part-qualified (ACCA)

Tools

XERO

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant - growing regional practice

£26,000 - £30,000 DOE

Chelmsford, Essex

An established and reputable independent accountancy practice based on the outskirts of Chelmsford is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior to support the firm's continued growth.

This role offers a great opportunity to work closely with a varied and interesting portfolio of both SME and larger corporate businesses as well as to gain audit experience if this is something of interest.

The firm places strong emphasis on relationships, quality, and long-term client partnerships, making this an excellent route to develop both your technical ability and client-facing experience within a supportive environment.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit team, you will take responsibility for assisting with, and in some cases managing, a portfolio of clients, delivering a broad range of compliance and accounting services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies (FRS 102 Section 1A)
• Drafting corporation tax computations and CT600s for review and submission
• Supporting with monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Completion and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Supporting bookkeeping requirements using cloud-based accounting software such as XERO, Quickbooks and Sage
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and support their ongoing business needs
• Building trusted, professional relationships and acting as a key point of contact

About You

• 2+ years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice as either a Semi-Senior or Junior Accountant
• AAT qualified, studying or part-qualified (ACCA) - QBE applications also considered
• Have experience working with a varied SME client portfolio
• Be confident communicating directly with clients
• Be well organised, detail-oriented, and keen to progress your career within practice

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Easily accessible, purpose built offices with ample parking on the outskirts of Chelmsford
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and development, including study support where applicable
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing and well-structured firm

If you're an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior or Junior Accountant looking for your next move within a professional, client-focused firm, this represents an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career!