Semi Senior Accountant – Brentwood, Essex

F9 Consulting; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing boutique Chartered practice seeks a Semi Senior Accountant in Brentwood. The role involves bookkeeping, client communication, and production of management reporting. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years experience, be part qualified (AAT/ACCA/ACA), and possess strong technical skills in accounting software. The company offers a full study support program and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Study Support

Discretionary Bonus

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in accounting.
• Experience working in a practice environment is essential.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts to Trial Balance.
• Communicate with clients and handle queries.
• Produce management reporting packs.
• Ensure timely delivery of information to clients.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Management reporting

Education

AAT / ACCA / ACA Part Qualified

Tools

Quickbooks

SAGE

XERO

IRIS

MS Office

Job description

Role: Semi Senior Accountant

Reporting Line: Senior Accountant

Team Size: c.6 FTE

Direct Reports: 2

Benefits: Pension, Study Support

Discretionary Benefits : Bonus

Holiday: 28 days

Location: Brentwood, Essex

Base Hours: 09.00 – 18.00

Minimum Qualification: AAT / ACCA / ACA Part Qualified

Minimum Experience: 4 years

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a rapidly growing boutique Chartered practice, located on the High Street in Brentwood, Essex.

We are an ACCA approved employer and can provide a full study support program for those studying towards members of any recognised accountancy or tax qualification.

You will be joining a small team of Accountants to support the compliance obligation of our clients, from VAT, CIS and general management reporting and accounts production activities.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, having both the soft and technical skills to manage and prioritise the workflow. You will have direct contact with clients and the directors.

F9 Consulting has seen extraordinary organic growth since inception in 2012. Now operating across four distinct locations, Canary Wharf, London, Manchester and Essex, it has a diverse client base covering Construction, Ecommerce, Retail and Sports & Entertainment, with client turnover ranging from £200k to £20m.

Duties

• Bookkeeping and preparation of accounts to Trial Balance
• Ad hoc communication with clients, including answering queries
• Production of management reporting packs
• Producing work for manger review which requires little input, clearly highlight issues and provide potential solutions to issues identified
• Delivering information to clients in a timely manner
• Assist the manager with the workflow planning
• General bookkeeping [Quickbooks, SAGE, XERO]
• Potential travel to clients to assist with implementing finance systems
• Display an understanding of client’s businesses and the key risks.
• Pay attention to self-development and continuing professional development with a view to progressing in the practice
• Preparation and Submission of CIS returns
• Preparation and Submission of VAT returns
• Travel to client premises may be required

Software Essentials

• IRIS
• MS Office
• Quickbooks
• XERO
• SAGE

The successful candidate will be technically strong with good knowledge of accounting in practice.

You will be qualified or part qualified AAT / ACA / ACCA with practice experience.