Semi Senior Accountant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare / BUPA Cash Plan

Enhanced pension contribution

Death in service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Electric vehicle scheme

Professional subscriptions

Genuine career progression and study支持

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is supporting a growing accountancy practice in Milton Keynes to appoint a Semi Senior Accountant. The role offers exposure across accounts, tax and advisory work as you progress toward a professional qualification.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, be AAT qualified and studying ACA or ACCA, with at least two years' experience, and be proficient in Xero or Iris. Hybrid working and study support are offered.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified and studying ACA or ACCA (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of Xero or other cloud accounting software.
• Iris experience desirable.
• Excellent organisational, communication and client relationship skills.
• Proactive with the ability to manage multiple client assignments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Preparing Corporation Tax, Self Assessment Tax Returns, P11Ds and Capital Gains Tax reports
• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and tax queries
• Identifying tax planning and business improvement opportunities
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service
• Assisting managers with advisory projects and ensuring deadlines are met

Skills

Strong communication

Client relationship skills

Proactive

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

ACA or ACCA studier

Tools

Xero

IRIS

Job description

Overview

My client, a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant with UK practice experience who is looking to broaden their exposure across accounts, tax and advisory work while progressing towards a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio


• Preparing Corporation Tax, Self Assessment Tax Returns, P11Ds and Capital Gains Tax reports


• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts


• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and tax queries


• Identifying tax planning and business improvement opportunities


• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service


• Assisting managers with advisory projects and ensuring deadlines are met

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• AAT qualified and studying ACA or ACCA (or equivalent)


• Minimum of 2 years' UK accountancy practice experience


• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns


• Strong knowledge of Xero or other cloud accounting software


• Iris experience desirable


• Excellent organisational, communication and client relationship skills


• Proactive with the ability to manage multiple client assignments

Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible hours


• Annual bonus scheme


• Private healthcare / BUPA Cash Plan


• Enhanced pension contribution


• Death in service cover


• Employee Assistance Programme


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy additional days)


• Electric vehicle scheme


• Professional subscriptions


• Genuine career progression and study support within a growing firm