Semi Senior Accountant – Study Support & Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support for professional资格

37.5 hours per week with flexible core

33 days holiday including bank

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Social events and staff engagement

Professional memberships paid

Cycle to work scheme

Parking on site

Staff discounts

Job summary

W Talent Finance is partnering with a well‑established accountancy practice in Buxton to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant. You will support a diverse client base across accounts, audit and taxation while gaining structured training and full study support.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week with flexible core hours, competitive salary (28,000–30,000) and a range of benefits, including pension, health plan, and life assurance. This is a great step for career development in practice.

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.
• Knowledge of MyWorkPapers and BrightPay would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and keen to continue developing professionally.

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

2+ years UK practice experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi‑tasking

Proactive and professional

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA study in progress

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

MyWorkPapers

BrightPay

Job description

W Talent Finance is partnering with a well‑established accountancy practice in Buxton to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant. You will support a diverse client base across accounts, audit and taxation while gaining structured training and full study support.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week with flexible core hours, competitive salary (28,000–30,000) and a range of benefits, including pension, health plan, and life assurance. This is a great step for career development in practice.