Semi-Senior Accountant

A fantastic opportunity for a Semi Senior Accountant to join a well-established independent firm with ambitious growth plans. This is a varied position that would suit someone with around 1 to 2 years of practice experience, ideally including some audit exposure, who is looking to continue their studies in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Job Title:          Semi-Senior Accountant

Job Type:         Permanent

Location:        Guildford

Salary:              £25,000 – 35,000

Reference no:       16003     

Semi-Senior Accountant – Benefits

Full study support to finish your studies

20 days annual leave rising to 25 once qualified

Hybrid working

Free parking

Excellent career progression

Semi-Senior Accountant – About The Role

This is a broad and hands on role offering exposure across multiple areas of accountancy practice. The successful candidate will work with a range of clients and gain experience across accounts, audit, outsourcing, VAT, and both corporate and personal tax. The firm is well established, but still has strong ambitions for growth, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop with a business that can offer genuine long term progression.

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys variety in their work and is keen to build a strong technical foundation across several service lines. You will also gain exposure to FRS 102 clients throughout, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to further develop their technical knowledge while working towards ACA or ACCA qualification. Key responsibilities:

Preparing accounts for a range of clients under FRS 102

Assisting on audit assignments and supporting the wider audit process

Supporting outsourcing work for clients as required

Preparing and reviewing VAT returns

Assisting with both corporate and personal tax work

Working closely with senior members of the team to deliver a high standard of client service

Building strong technical knowledge across a varied client portfolio 

The successful Semi-Senior Accountant will have:

Experience within a UK based Practice is essential

Exposure to accounts preparation under FRS 102

Some audit exposure is preferred

Be actively studying AAT, ACA or ACCA

Strong communication skills and confidence to talk directly to clients

Ambition and motivation to reach your full potential 

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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