Semi Senior Accountant
25 days ago
£40000–£45000 yearly
Full-time
Ashton-under-Lyne
Job Advertisement: Semi Senior Accountant – Accountancy Practice (Hybrid, Sponsorship Available) Position: Semi Senior Accountant Employment Type: Full‑time Experience Required: Minimum 1 year managing accounts (industry or practice) Salary: £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience & qualifications Sponsorship: Yes – Visa sponsorship can be offered if required Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office + remote + client visits) About Us We are a growing, client‑focused accountancy practice providing bookkeeping, VAT, year‑end accounts, payroll, and tax compliance services across a diverse portfolio. As part of our expansion, we are seeking a motivated Semi Senior Accountant who is looking to progress their career within a supportive practice environment. Role Overview This role suits someone with at least one year of hands‑on experience managing accounts in industry or practice. You will work closely with senior accountants, gain experience across a range of clients, and take on increasing responsibility. The role also includes general administrative support and regular client visits, so you must be comfortable attending client premises when required. Key Responsibilities • Prepare year‑end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders, • Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks and maintain accurate financial records, • Prepare and submit VAT returns, • Assist with management accounts and monthly reporting, • Perform bank, ledger, and control account reconciliations, • Support personal and corporation tax return preparation, • Communicate with clients to gather information and resolve queries, • Visit client premises to deliver services such as bookkeeping, system setup, training, and records collection, • Handle general administrative tasks, including filing, document management, and onboarding support, • Maintain internal compliance documentation and assist in workflow organisation Requirements • Minimum 2 years experience managing accounts (industry or practice), • Knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, and accounts preparation, • Experience with cloud accounting tools (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage preferred), • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisation skills, • Confident communicator, able to deal with clients professionally, • AAT/ACCA part‑qualified/Business/Accounting related (preferred but not essential), • Willingness to travel to clients when required, • Ability to handle admin tasks efficiently alongside accounting duties What We Offer • £40,000 – £43,000 salary depending on experience and qualification, • Hybrid working model (office + remote), • Full training and development in practice work, • Exposure to a wide range of clients, • Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities, • Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief cover letter in reply of this advertisement. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
