Semi-Senior Accountant
13 days ago
Liverpool
Semi-Senior Accountant – Liverpool, Merseyside Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Semi-Senior Accountant Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Accounts & Business Advisory Salary: £24,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) About the Role We’re representing a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Liverpool, recognised for providing high-quality accounting, advisory, and business support services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional to gain exposure to varied client work, develop technical expertise, and progress within a supportive and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the preparation of accounts for Limited Companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders, • Prepare management accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio, • Support the delivery of accounts preparation services for owner-managed businesses, • Liaise directly with clients, responding to day-to-day queries and providing support, • Work with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and similar systems, • Ensure compliance deadlines are met and work is completed accurately and efficiently, • Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery, • Collaborate with colleagues across the wider team and support ongoing process improvements Ideal Candidate Profile • AAT Level 3 qualified or above, • ACA / ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience, • Minimum 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice, • Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office, • Good understanding of accounts preparation and bookkeeping processes, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Proactive, organised, and client-focused with strong attention to detail, • Willingness to travel occasionally to other office locations where required Why This Opportunity Stands Out • Competitive salary of £24,000 – £30,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid / flexible working arrangements, • Supportive and collaborative team culture, • Exposure to a broad range of owner-managed business clients, • Clear progression and development opportunities, • Inclusive and people-focused working environment, • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing