Semi Senior Accountant

ACCA Careers; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a well-established independent practice in the United Kingdom. You will gain hands-on exposure across accounts, tax, VAT and client advisory work, supporting a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

Ideally you have 2–4 years' practice experience and ACCA part-qualification (or equivalent). The role is office-based with opportunities for progression within the firm as you develop technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• ACCA part-qualified or equivalent.
• Experience with year-end accounts and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns.
• Assist with personal and business tax matters.
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts.
• Carry out bookkeeping and account reconciliations using cloud software.
• Liaise with clients and respond to day-to-day queries.
• Support senior team with client assignments and deadlines.
• Ensure work is accurate and compliant with standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio.

Education

ACCA part-qualified

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

£27,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a well-established independent accountancy practice and work with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, partnerships and limited companies. The role offers hands‑on exposure across accounts, tax, VAT and client advisory work, making it ideal for someone looking to continue developing their career within practice.

Client Details

Our client is a respected independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing proactive accounting and taxation services to businesses and individuals. With a loyal client base spanning multiple sectors, the firm continues to grow and offers employees the opportunity to gain broad exposure across accounting, tax and business advisory services.

This is an excellent environment for an ambitious accountant who wants to build their technical expertise, work closely with experienced professionals and develop towards a more senior position within practice.

Description

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Assist with personal and business tax matters
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts
• Carry out bookkeeping and account reconciliations using cloud‑based accounting software
• Liaise directly with clients and respond to day‑to‑day queries
• Support senior team members with client assignments and deadlines
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with professional standards
• BuÉild and maintain strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio

Profile

• Ideally 2-4 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• ACCA part‑qualified, AAT qualified or equivalent practical experience
• Experience preparing year‑end accounts for a range of business entities
• Good understanding of Corporation Tax and VAT
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities
• Proactive and positive approach to work
• Keen to continue learning and progressing within the profession

Job Offer

• £27,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Full‑time permanent position
• Office‑based role
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• On‑site parking
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax and advisory work
• Varied client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Ongoing professional development and study support