Semi Senior Accountant: Study Support + Flexible Hours

W Talent; Buxton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support for professional"

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking or onsite parking options

Job summary

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner providing accounting professionals to practice and commerce markets worldwide. Buxton-based Semi Senior Accountant role offers full study support, a competitive salary, and structured training within a well-established firm.

You will support a diverse client portfolio, preparing financial statements, management accounts, and tax returns while gaining exposure across accounts, audit and taxation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA, or have completed a relevant accounting-related degree.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks or Iris would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Prepare company financial statements and accounts.
• Produce interim management accounts.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Prepare partnership accounts and tax returns.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns.
• Provide bookkeeping support for clients.
• Assist with audit assignments and related documentation.
• Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners.
• Support the training and development of junior team members and apprentices.
• Assist with company secretarial duties, P11Ds and payroll activities where required.
• Complete general accountancy and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Client service orientation

Proactive mindset

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA in progress or accounting-related degree

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

MyWorkPapers

BrightPay

Job description

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner providing accounting professionals to practice and commerce markets worldwide. Buxton-based Semi Senior Accountant role offers full study support, a competitive salary, and structured training within a well-established firm.

You will support a diverse client portfolio, preparing financial statements, management accounts, and tax returns while gaining exposure across accounts, audit and taxation in a collaborative environment.