Semi Senior Accountant

Sheridan Maine; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent that is looking to recruit a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to develop their practice experience, take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a supportive and professional environment.

You will provide accounting support to a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors,

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients
• Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good IT and accounting software skills
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or actively working towards a professional qualification

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns
• Maintaining accurate accounting records for clients
• Completing bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain relevant information
• Supporting senior team members with ad hoc accounting and advisory work
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Accounting software proficiency

Education

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA part-qualified or in progress

Job description

Semi-Senior Accountant Kent Permanent Up to £35k p.a.

"Accounting is the best place to start because it's the purest form of finance. You can't fool it; it's empirical."
- Robert Kiyosaki

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent that is looking to recruit a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to develop their practice experience, take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

Working closely with managers and senior members of the team, you will provide accounting support to a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Your responsibilities as a Semi-Senior Accountant will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns
• Maintaining accurate accounting records for clients
• Completing bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain relevant information
• Supporting senior team members with ad hoc accounting and advisory work
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded finance professional with previous experience within an accountancy practice.

To succeed as the Semi-Senior Accountant, you will have:

• 2 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients
• Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good IT and accounting software skills
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or actively working towards a professional qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join an established Kent-based practice, broaden their client experience and continue developing their career.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.