Semi Senior Practice Accountant

Kamro Ltd; Ware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm based near Ware, Hertfordshire is looking for a Semi Senior Practice Accountant. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with VAT and bookkeeping practices. Candidates should have prior experience in an accountancy firm and be either AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified. Strong understanding of cloud-based accounting software is essential. This position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of VAT, bookkeeping, and company accounts.
• Able to manage your own time and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements for individuals and companies.
• Liaising with clients for account preparation.
• Completing electronic working papers with supporting schedules.
• Bookkeeping for VAT returns and annual accounts.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Assisting clients with accounting software transitions.
• Supporting payroll processing as needed.

Skills

Cloud-based accounting software

VAT understanding

Bookkeeping

Time management

Education

AAT qualified or ACA / ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

SAGE

IRIS

Job description

Semi Senior Practice Accountant

£30,000 £35,000

Ware, Hertfordshire

We are looking for a sharp, detail‑driven Practice Accountant to join a well‑established, forward‑thinking accountancy firm based just outside of Ware, Hertfordshire. If you are someone who thrives on balancing the books, building strong client relationships, and genuinely making a difference to small businesses this one is worth your attention.

About the role

You’ll be working within a small friendly, close‑knit team supporting a varied portfolio of clients from sole traders to medium‑sized limited companies. The day‑to‑day includes a mix of accounts preparations to draft stage, VAT returns, bookkeeping reviews and client queries. It’s a role that offers structure and autonomy, where your voice will be heard and your input valued. There’s also space here to grow, whether you want to deepen your technical knowledge or take on more responsibility over time.

About the client

This is a modern, growing accountancy practice with a reputation for being approachable, reliable, and highly responsive to client needs. With a strong local presence and a digitally savvy approach to accounting, they’ve built long‑term partnerships with businesses across a range of industries. The team culture is open, relaxed and collaborative with a shared focus on providing a high‑quality service to look after their clients and cater for their individual needs.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Key duties

• Preparing financial statements for individuals, partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information relevant to the preparation of accounts / tax returns.
• Completing electronic working papers with back‑up schedules to support figures.
• Bookkeeping to aid the production of VAT returns and annual accounts.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Assisting clients in transitioning to using accounting software to ensure MTD compliance.
• Assisting payroll processing where required.

Key requirements

• Prior experience working in an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified or ACA / ACCA part‑qualified.
• Strong understanding of VAT, bookkeeping and company accounts.
• Comfortable using cloud‑based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, IRIS).
• Able to manage your own time and have a team player ethic.