Semi Senior Accountant

Clear IT Recruitment; West Suffolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Colchester seeks a Semi Senior Accountant. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing client accounts, and offering advice to a diverse client portfolio. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, an AAT qualification or be studying ACCA, alongside strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. The firm offers study support, additional leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Study support

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Access to EAP

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy role, ideally in a practice.
• Starting ACCA studies or holding AAT qualification.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy.
• Address client queries and provide necessary support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proactivity

Team player

Education

AAT qualification or ACCA studies

Job description

Overview

My client is a Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants. They are seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to be based in their Colchester office. As a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, they look after the accountancy, tax planning and business advisory needs of their clients (individuals, businesses and third sector organisations both in the UK and overseas).

This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee /Junior Accountant to move to a Semi-Senior Accountant and to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm, working with an exciting portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with owner-managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
• Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Process client records accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
• Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Support audit pack preparation and planning.
• Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
• Carry out administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Experience in an accountancy role, preferably from a practice environment, with some experience of Audit.
• AAT qualification or someone starting ACCA Studies.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering value to the business.
• A collaborative team player.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

What they offer you

• Study support
• 20 days annual leave, rising by 2 days after 2 years' service + bank holidays, 8.30am - 5.15pm
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Life assurance
• Access to EAP

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful