Semi-senior Practice Accountant

Pure 4 Recruitment Limited; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Free on-site parking

Complimentary office drinks and snacks

Workplace pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pure 4 Recruitment Limited is seeking a Semi-senior / Client Accountant in the UK. You will manage client relationships, review bookkeeping and oversee routine compliance in a hybrid work setting.

You will handle VAT, payroll and year-end tasks, coordinate with junior staff, and escalate complex tax matters when needed. AAT Level 4 and at least three years of UK practice experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully AAT qualified at Level 4 with 3+ years UK practice experience.
• Strong bookkeeping, VAT, accounts prep and routine compliance knowledge.
• Experience reviewing records and identifying errors or discrepancies.
• Confident communicating with clients by phone and email.
• Experience using Xero or comparable accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with an allocated client portfolio and respond to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts and compliance queries.
• Request records, explain actions and follow up ahead of deadlines.
• Review junior staff's bookkeeping and accounts prep for errors and corrections.
• Review reconciliations, control accounts, and working papers; assist with management and year-end accounts.
• Oversee VAT return preparation, monitor bookkeeping accuracy and coordinate payroll.
• Track statutory deadlines and oversee outstanding compliance tasks.
• Coordinate junior staff workloads and provide feedback to improve processes.

Skills

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Hybrid environment

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

A modern accountancy practice in Altrincham is seeking an AAT Level 4-qualified Semi-senior accountant / Client Accountant with at least three years of UK practice experience. You'll manage client relationships, review accounting work and coordinate routine compliance.

The practice supports UK businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and compliance services. You'll work directly with business owners and independently manage everyday enquiries, escalating complex accounting and specialist tax matters to senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with an allocated client portfolio, responding promptly to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts and routine compliance enquiries.
• Request outstanding client records, explain required actions and follow up ahead of deadlines.
• Review junior colleagues' bookkeeping and accounts preparation, identify errors and omissions and ensure corrections.
• Review reconciliations, control accounts, supporting schedules and working papers, and assist with management and year-end accounts.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and review, monitor bookkeeping accuracy and coordinate payroll processing and client queries.
• Track VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, Companies House and other statutory deadlines, keeping oversight of outstanding compliance tasks.
• Coordinate junior staff's workloads, monitor progress, provide feedback, help with routine accounting questions and improve practice processes.

Essential requirements for Semi-senior Accountant / Client Accountant

• Fully AAT qualified at Level 4, with a minimum of three years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Sound practical knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation and routine UK accounting and statutory compliance.
• Experience reviewing accounting records and identifying errors or discrepancies.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients by telephone and email.
• Experience using Xero or comparable accounting software.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a hybrid environment.
• A proactive approach to client service, personal accountability and a willingness to support colleagues.

Desirable experience

Client portfolio management, reviewing or supervising junior accountants, Dext or Hubdoc, payroll and workplace pensions, management accounts, and familiarity with corporation tax and personal tax compliance processes would be useful.

Salary and benefits

Salary is £32,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability.

• hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• free on-site parking
• complimentary office drinks and snacks
• a workplace pension scheme
• opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility