Semi-Senior Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in Northampton is looking for a Semi-Senior Accountant to assist the Director with a diverse portfolio of clients. This position offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £30,000 along with a supportive, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts and payroll, bookkeeping, and ensuring high client service. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accountancy practice, relevant qualifications, and strong skills in accounting software. Join a friendly team that champions professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Medicash health cover

Free parking on site

Study support for AAT Level 4 or CIMA certificate

Mentoring and career development pathway

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or nearing completion is essential.
• Experience with accounting software is a must.
• Strong Excel skills and interest in rural or sustainability sectors are plus points.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly accounts, payroll, and VAT returns.
• Support preparation of management accounts as required by clients.
• Assist with bookkeeping and client financial record keeping.

Skills

Experience in an accountancy practice environment

Competent using accounting packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Google Suite skills

Organised and proactive

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified or near completion

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Strong academic background (minimum B grade or equivalent in Maths and English)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Semi-Senior Accountant - Growing accounting firm
Northampton
£28,000 to £30,000

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be partnering with a reputable and expanding accountancy firm based in Northamptonshire, in their search for a Semi-Senior Accountant to support the Director with a portfolio of clients who receive outsourced accounting services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual seeking to progress their accounting career. You will work as part of a growing and collaborative team, ensuring clients receive a high level of service while developing your own technical and professional skills within practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly accounts, payroll, and VAT returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and other ad hoc reports as required by clients.
• Assist with bookkeeping and client financial record keeping, increasingly through cloud-based software.
• Provide administrative support and help ensure the smooth running of client workflows.
• Visit clients on-site as required.
• With training, assist in preparing year-end working papers and accounts from client records.
• Contribute to providing excellent client service and timely completion of work.

Key Requirements

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• AAT Level 4 qualified or near completion (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified also welcome).
• Competent using accounting packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Suite skills.
• An interest or background in the agricultural/rural or sustainability sector is desirable but not essential.
• Strong academic background (minimum B grade or equivalent in Maths and English).
• Organised, proactive, and eager to grow in a client-facing accounting role.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£28,000-£30,000 DOE).
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• 3% pension (NEST) contribution.
• Death in service benefit.
• Medicash health cover.
• Free parking on site.
• Study support for AAT Level 4 or CIMA certificate level.
• Mentoring and clear career development pathway.
• Friendly, close-knit working environment with hybrid flexibility.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing portfolio of outsourced accounting clients while developing your technical and professional skills in a collaborative and progressive firm.

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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