Semi Senior Accountant

Protalent; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their supportive team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing services such as accounts preparation, tax compliance, and bookkeeping. You'll gain valuable exposure to audit work while receiving full study support for your ACA/ACCA qualification. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this is an excellent chance for career progression in a thriving accountancy practice. If you're motivated and eager to grow, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Full study support for ACCA/ACA

Flexible working arrangements

Hands-on experience with clients

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in an accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for various client types.
• Assist in corporation tax and personal tax returns.

Skills

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Tax Compliance

Bookkeeping

Audit Support

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA

AAT Level 4 qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and supportive accountancy practice? Our client, a well-established firm in Romsey, is looking for a part-qualified ACCA/ACA or AAT-qualified professional to join their friendly team.
The Role:

As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting a varied portfolio of clients, assisting in accounts preparation, tax compliance, VAT returns, and bookkeeping. You will also gain exposure to audit work (if desired) and work closely with senior accountants and managers to develop your technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Assisting in the preparation of corporation tax and personal tax returns
Bookkeeping and management accounts for clients using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Supporting with audit assignments (if applicable)
Liaising with clients to provide advice and assist with queries
Working towards ACA/ACCA qualification with full study support provided
The Ideal Candidate:

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA or AAT Level 4 qualified
Experience in an accountancy practice (1-3 years preferred)
Knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and tax compliance
Experience using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or other accounting software
Strong communication skills and a desire to build client relationships
Motivated to continue professional development and progress within the firm
What's in It for You?

Competitive salary (£28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience)
Full study support for ACCA/ACA
Hands-on experience working with a varied and growing client base
Supportive team environment with excellent career progression opportunities
Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid options available)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Semi Senior Accountant looking for a long-term career in practice, with excellent progression routes to Senior Accountant and beyond.