Semi-Senior Accountant — Study Support & Growth Path

Ashendon Recruitment Ltd; Waterford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Study support for AAT/ACCA

Training and development

Job summary

ARL Recruitment is assisting a Watford practice to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant. The role covers accounts, tax work and bookkeeping for small to mid-sized clients.

The role offers salary up to £32,000, full-time hours, and strong study support for AAT and ACCA, with a view to developing technical skills and long-term career progression within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' recent experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Studying towards AAT or ACCA, or equivalent practical experience.
• Focus on accuracy, deadlines and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare personal Self Assessment tax returns.
• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare and review VAT returns.
• Carry out bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients to obtain records and resolve queries.
• Support colleagues with more complex assignments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Client liaison

Education

AAT Level 4

ACCA (studying/part-qualified)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

TaxCalc

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ARL Recruitment is assisting a Watford practice to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant. The role covers accounts, tax work and bookkeeping for small to mid-sized clients.

The role offers salary up to £32,000, full-time hours, and strong study support for AAT and ACCA, with a view to developing technical skills and long-term career progression within a friendly team.