Accounts Semi Senior
24 days ago
Peterborough
Accounts Semi SeniorPeterborough – Hybrid working (after initial period: 3 days home, 2 days office)Competitive salary + excellent benefits Are you looking to develop your accounts and financial reporting career within a supportive accountancy practice environment? A well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior to join its growing Peterborough team. This is a great opportunity for someone with practice experience who wants to continue developing their technical skills while working with a diverse client portfolio. The Opportunity You will be part of a collaborative accounts team preparing financial statements and supporting a wide range of clients including owner-managed businesses, partnerships and growing companies across multiple sectors. The role offers exposure to a variety of accounting assignments and provides an excellent platform for those studying AAT, ACCA or ACA who are looking to progress their career within practice. What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing financial statements from source records through to draft accounts for manager review, • Preparing accounting schedules to support balances and transactions included in financial statements, • Working with a range of financial reporting standards including FRS102 and FRS102 1A, • Supporting accounts preparation for partnerships and group structures where required, • Ensuring work is completed within budget and deadlines are met, • Building strong relationships with clients and responding to queries, • Liaising with managers and clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries, • Making recommendations relating to accounting systems and financial reporting processes, • Supporting clients with accounting software and cloud-based systems where appropriate, • What We’re Looking For, • AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA or ACA, • At least 2–3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice environment, • Strong understanding of accounts preparation and double-entry bookkeeping, • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks would be beneficial, • Strong IT skills including Excel, Outlook and Word, • Basic tax knowledge including awareness of VAT, PAYE and tax computations, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines What’s On Offer, • Competitive salary depending on experience, • Hybrid working (3 days home, 2 days office after initial training period), • 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave, • Employee recognition and reward programmes, • Clear progression opportunities and professional development support, • Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.