Semi Senior Accountant

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited is assisting a client in Oxford to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant. The role covers a varied accounts portfolio and offers direct client contact and responsibility for own assignments.

You will prepare year-end accounts, tax computations and VAT returns, while developing your accounts and tax knowledge and progressing towards a Senior level. The position is based in Oxford with an emphasis on accurate bookkeeping and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice and bookkeeping.
• Studying towards AAT/ACA/ACCA.
• Familiar with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and VAT returns.
• Review bookkeeping records and keep assignments on track to deadlines.
• Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Studying towards AAT/ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant – Oxford

£26,000–£35,000 per year

Prepare year-end accounts, tax computations and VAT returns for a portfolio of clients, building your experience across a range of businesses.

What’s on Offer?

• £26,000–£35,000, depending on experience.
• A varied accounts role with an accountancy practice in Oxford.
• Direct client contact and responsibility for your own assignments.
• Opportunities to develop your accounts and tax knowledge and progress towards Senior level.

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant to join our client’s practice in Oxford. This could suit someone ready to move beyond an Accounts Assistant role or an existing Semi Senior looking for their next step.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and supporting tax returns.
• Completing VAT returns and reviewing bookkeeping records.
• Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
• Preparing working papers for review and acting on feedback.
• Keeping assignments on track to meet agreed deadlines.

About You

You’ll have experience within an accountancy practice and a practical grounding in accounts preparation and bookkeeping.

You may be studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA, or building your career through experience. An organised approach, clear communication and a willingness to learn will help you succeed.

Experience using Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be welcome.