Semi-Senior Accountant: Growth Path & Hybrid Work

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a respected independent accountancy practice. You will handle a varied workload across accounts, tax, VAT and broader client requirements with direct client contact.

Working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses, you will gain exposure beyond larger firms and take on increasing responsibility as you progress toward Senior Accountant or Client Manager level.

Qualifications

• Recent experience within a UK Accountancy Practice
• Practical accounts preparation experience
• Experience working with limited companies, sole traders or partnerships
• Knowledge of Corporation Tax, VAT and general compliance requirements
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing deadlines
• Experience using cloud-accounting or Practice software
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• An interest in developing broader technical and client-management responsibility
• AAT, ACCA or ACA study would be advantageous; applications welcomed from experienced candidates qualified by experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Produce accounts from client records and reconciled working papers
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Assist with Personal Tax Returns
• Prepare VAT Returns and supporting reconciliations
• Produce management accounts where required
• Complete bookkeeping and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and answer queries
• Support clients using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar systems
• Manage multiple assignments and compliance deadlines
• Maintain accurate client and Practice records
• Identify technical matters requiring Manager or Partner input
• Support junior colleagues where appropriate
• Develop towards greater portfolio and client-meeting responsibility

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a respected independent accountancy practice. You will handle a varied workload across accounts, tax, VAT and broader client requirements with direct client contact.

Working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses, you will gain exposure beyond larger firms and take on increasing responsibility as you progress toward Senior Accountant or Client Manager level.