Semi-Senior Accountant - Study Support & Broad Accounts

Butler Rose Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support

Close-knit firm

Software training

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Bedford is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant for a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy practice. The role offers exposure across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT, with a competitive salary up to £34,000 and study support.

You will work on year‑end statutory accounts, VAT and personal tax returns, and bookkeeping under Making Tax Digital, using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. ACA/ACCA studier with 2+ years UK practice experience preferred, along with strong Excel

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA studier with 2+ years in UK practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for various entities.
• Working knowledge of VAT and personal tax compliance.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients and business entities.
• Prepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work.
• Complete bookkeeping assignments in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files.
• Respond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processes.
• Assist with onboarding and integration, escalating issues to managers where appropriate.
• Manage assignments against deadlines, budgets and fee expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Education

ACA/ ACCA studier

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Butler Rose Ltd in Bedford is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant for a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy practice. The role offers exposure across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT, with a competitive salary up to £34,000 and study support.

You will work on year‑end statutory accounts, VAT and personal tax returns, and bookkeeping under Making Tax Digital, using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. ACA/ACCA studier with 2+ years UK practice experience preferred, along with strong Excel