Semi-Senior Accountant

Semi-Senior Accountant / Accounts Assistant

Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: £30,000 £40,000 (DOE) plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Agency: Diamond Search Recruitment (Exclusive Role)

Diamond Search Recruitment are exclusively representing a highly respected and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Ashford. With a diverse client portfolio ranging from individuals and sole traders to SMEs and large limited companies, our client offers comprehensive accountancy services delivered with professionalism, care, and integrity.

They are a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, community involvement, and a genuinely supportive, friendly culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Semi-Senior or Accounts Assistant looking to grow within a caring and ambitious practice.

The Role

As a Semi-Senior Accountant/Accounts Assistant, you will work within a supportive team to deliver high-quality accountancy services to a varied client base. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements

• Producing management accounts

• VAT & CIS returns

• Supporting tax compliance and responding to HMRC queries

• Providing excellent client service and maintaining strong relationships

• Working on ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Accountancy practice experience (essential)

• AAT qualified

• ACCA PQ / or looking to study ACCA (with study support)

• Experienced using Xero preferred

• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas

• Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, VAT and tax

• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability

• Confident communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude

What s on Offer

• Salary: £30,000 £40,000, plus benefits.

• Full ACCA study support

• Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client base

• Friendly, values-led culture with strong CSR commitment

• Supportive leadership team and excellent career progression

• A caring employer who invests in staff development and wellbeing

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If you have the skills and experience required and you are looking to join a progressive, supportive, and socially responsible accountancy practice, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

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