Semi Senior Accountant

Dains Accountants & Advisors; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dains Accountants & Advisors is seeking a Semi Senior to join their Accounts Advisory team. This role involves providing accounting services, preparing accounts, and mentoring trainees in a supportive environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid/smart working options

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Discounted shopping platform

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification and pursuing ACA/ACCA.
• Ability to prepare accounts from complete/incomplete records.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate accounts and tax computations for clients.
• Oversee bookkeeping services and assist trainees.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Strategic Vision

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

ACA or ACCA qualification (or working towards)

Job description

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As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking a Semi Senior to join our innovative and forward-thinking Accounts Advisory team, to support the Dains group.

You will be responsible for providing accounting services, including preparing accounts for unincorporated and incorporated entities, from complete or incomplete records and assisting with the progression of trainees.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and personable individual to join a supportive team, where experienced senior members are always available to mentor, guide, and help you grow and succeed.

Why Dains

Ranked 29th in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size. With over 1,000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with.

Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support.

Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee/provide a competent bookkeeping service to clients including assistance with day-to-day queries, any significant issues, software matters etc.
• To prepare an accurate set of accounts and tax computation for unincorporated and incorporated entities, from complete or incomplete records.
• To efficiently plan jobs for preparation, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• To supervise and assist trainees.
• To develop commercial awareness and be able to use the information when liaising with the team or clients.
• To understand and apply basic accountancy ratios.
• To be aware of and apply, where appropriate, the concept of analytical review.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with clients
• To show commitment to the firm’s training programme (includes an element of own time to get the most out of the programme).

Your Education, Skills & Experience:

• Education: You hold an AAT Level 4 qualification and (or working towards) an ACA or ACCA qualification, with knowledge of the main accounting systems in the marketplace.
• Technical Skills: You have the ability to prepare an accurate set of accounts from complete or incomplete records and be able to make notes for the attention of your Manager.
• Communication Skills: You are credible and able to build strong trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You regularly communicate progress and challenges with team members and your line manager.
• Teamwork: Understanding your role in the team, you take ownership of delivery for tasks, planning and scheduling your work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget.
• Strategic Vision: You demonstrate strategic awareness and are able to apply your knowledge to understand and articulate the wider impact of the Accounts Advisory team to other specialisms.

At Dains, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a comprehensive suite of training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expand your career possibilities. Our leaders utilise a coaching style and provide on-the-job training.

You will have access to continuing professional development courses and will be sponsored to undertake a coaching training course if you are not already a trained coach. We support every team member in achieving their full potential. Our development programmes are tailored to nurture your unique talents and ambitions, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your professional goals.

We offer a highly competitive salary, and our generous benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Cycle to work scheme

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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