Job Description

Description

Simmons Gainsford is a forward-thinking accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to clients, from SMEs to larger corporates. We provide a diverse range of services, including audit, tax, corporate finance, financial services, and advisory. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to develop their skills, take ownership of client engagements, and build lasting professional relationships.

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a key role in supporting audit assignments, preparing statutory accounts, and working closely with clients across a wide range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone progressing through their ACA or ACCA qualification who wants hands on experience in a supportive environment.

In this role, you'll benefit from the guidance of experienced colleagues, exposure to a broad client base, and the chance to gain practice experience that complements your professional qualification journey, all within a team that values support, learning, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory accounts and draft tax computations with guidance from seniors, ensuring accuracy and compliance while building your technical expertise. Support the planning and execution of audits, both in the office and on client sites, gaining exposure to a diverse range of businesses and industries. Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, developing professional relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact, while keeping managers and seniors updated on progress. Assist in the identification of risks and issues during audits, contributing to meaningful insights and recommendations for clients. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, professional guidelines, and internal policies, maintaining the highest quality and integrity in all work. Collaborate with colleagues across the firm, sharing knowledge and learning from experienced team members to support your career development. Contribute to a supportive and professional team environment, taking ownership of tasks, demonstrating initiative, and building skills that will accelerate your progression through your ACA/ACCA qualification.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Currently working towards ACA/ACCA qualification with experience in audit file preparation and accounts preparation. Corporate tax experience is an advantage. Ability to take responsibility for and complete smaller audit assignments independently. Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all work is completed to a high professional standard. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently while maintaining quality. Team player mindset, willing to collaborate, share knowledge, and support colleagues while also taking ownership of your own tasks. Experience or knowledge of double-entry accounting and bookkeeping would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Job Benefits

Dress for the day Flexible and hybrid working Early finish Fridays during Summer 28 days holiday plus up to 3 days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year Employee discount scheme Season ticket loan Wedding/Civil Partnership Gift Employee assistance programme Private medical insurance Death in service Social events

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:We Shine Together We Do the Right Thing We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That's why we're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

About Simmons Gainsford

Our size and ethos means that we have a natural empathy with entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses. Our client base is diverse and includes media, entertainment, retail, property, hospitality, manufacturing, recruitment, lawyers and charities. Our remit is to solve problems and create solutions so the compliance work - such as audits and tax returns - is complemented by creative business and strategic planning.

We have grown steadily over the years but not to an extent that we don't know one another. We're fortunate in that we have the following teams: Audit & Accounts, Corporate, Personal and Indirect Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, IT, HR and Internal Accounts so we can all work together to help businesses as we offer a wide range of advice and solutions.

We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We're not going to deny that it can be a demanding environment at times - but that's a great one in which to learn and grow stronger in our knowledge - and we don't have a late hours' culture.

Our Partners and Managers are approachable, incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing an individual career and personal development path for all our staff. Many of them began as trainees themselves so they understand the journey ahead for our new trainees as they mentor them.

We offer CPD training throughout the year as it's important that our clients receive the most up to date and relevant advice, and our staff are continuously learning so they are empowered by their knowledge. There is always the opportunity for individuals to suggest any ad hoc courses.

We are a sociable bunch too! As well as our annual firm-wide seasonal events, we have a social club who think of even more innovative ways to have fun throughout the year.

We also like to keep everyone updated - and share ideas - by having regular team briefings, employee focus groups and staff meetings.

Agile Working

We are an agile working organisation but we also pride ourselves on getting to know one another in person. So, whilst the majority of us can and do work remotely, we also enjoy going into the office to forge working relationships and friendships.