Semi Senior Accountant

Winton Bath Group Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Winton Bath Group Ltd in the Stafford Office is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including posting journals, reconciling ledgers, and assisting with management accounts.

You will liaise with clients regarding queries and deadlines, contribute to advisory work, and help maintain high professional standards while supporting senior team members.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in financial accounting and preparation of statutory and management accounts.
• Experience with VAT returns and tax computations, knowledge of UK tax rules.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, including posting journals and reconciling ledgers.
• Prepare VAT returns and support tax computations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with year-end processes.
• Liaise with clients regarding queries, documentation and deadlines; contribute to advisory work and support senior team members.

Skills

Financial accounting

VAT returns

Client service

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Journal postings

Independent work

Education

Part-qualified accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Company Description Winton Bath Group Ltd (WBG) is an established accountancy firm with over 50 years of professional practice experience. The firm is known for delivering excellent advice and first-class service to both business and personal clients, including many in the local community and across varied sectors. WBG combines strong general accountancy and tax capabilities with specialist expertise, enabling tailored support for clients of different sizes and industries. In addition to traditional accounting and tax services, WBG provides guidance on business improvement, development, and integrated strategies, helping clients achieve their long-term goals.

Role Description The Semi Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in the Stafford Office. The individual will support the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including posting journals, reconciling ledgers, and assisting with management accounts. Daily responsibilities include preparing VAT returns, supporting tax computations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with year-end processes. The role will also involve liaising with clients regarding queries, documentation, and deadlines, contributing to advisory work, and supporting senior team members. The Semi Senior Accountant will be expected to collaborate closely with colleagues, maintain high professional standards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in financial accounting, including preparation of statutory and management accounts, reconciliations, and journal postings.
• Experience with tax-related work such as VAT returns, personal and corporate tax computations, and familiarity with current UK tax regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel, including use of spreadsheets for analysis and reporting.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial data for business insights.
• Effective communication and client service skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and build professional relationships.
• Ability to organize workload, manage deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Part-qualified or working toward a recognized accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, ACA) is highly beneficial.
• Prior experience in an accountancy practice environment and familiarity with a range of client sectors is an advantage.