Accounts Semi Senior

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.

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.

• 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

• 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
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an Accounts Semi Senior looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.