Semi-Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Semi-Senior Accountant

Location: (Gidlow, Wigan WN6 7DP)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Office-based (full-time)

Kamro has partnered with a well-regarded Chartered Certified Accountancy firm in Wigan that is hiring a Semi-Senior Accountant. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to join a team known for its commitment to client excellence and comprehensive accounting services, supporting a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs.

As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work collaboratively with experienced Semi-Senior and Senior Accountants, and contribute to the firm's VAT and Payroll departments. This position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting practices and the chance to develop your professional expertise within a supportive and established environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive client relationship management and development.
• Preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, from initial stages through to finalisation.
• Completion of tax returns and computations for personal, partnership, and corporation tax.
• Proficient utilisation of accounting software, including Iris, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Adherence to strict deadlines and efficient workflow management.
• Professional client liaison and occasional client site visits.
• Experience in VAT and bookkeeping.

• AAT qualification or part-ACCA qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience within a practice environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, Iris).
• Ability to reliably commute to Wigan, WN6 7DP.

• Generous holiday entitlement, including 29 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Annual salary reviews to recognise and reward performance.
• Employee referral program.
• Comprehensive workplace pension scheme.