Job Description

Semi-Senior Accountant

Romford

29,000 - 34,000

A well-established practice is looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior. As part of a supportive and technically capable team, you'll work across accounting, tax and compliance services.

In this role you'll work directly with partners and more senior staff, handling a portfolio of clients and ensuring that statutory compliance, tax returns and advisory work are completed to standard. You'll be joining at a stage where you can step into meaningful responsibility and continue your professional development.

Role Responsibilities

Prepare and review full statutory accounts for limited companies and sole traders. Manage VAT returns and ensure accurate and timely submissions. Prepare personal tax returns (SA100) and associated schedules. Liaise with HMRC on client queries, correspondences and compliance issues. Assist in producing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, budgets. Review and check work of more junior team members/ oversee bookkeeping outputs. Support with tax planning advice where appropriate. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, deadlines, internal quality procedures. Maintain client relationships, act as point of contact for assigned clients. Keep up to date with changes in accounting/ tax legislation and share best practice.

Personal Requirements

Qualified or part-qualified (e.g. ACA/ACCA/ATT or equivalent). 2-4 years' experience in practice environment, handling accounts, VAT and personal tax. Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax rules. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills. Good communication skills, able to liaise with clients, HMRC and internal teams. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Proactive, with ability to take ownership of client work. Comfortable supervising and mentoring more junior staff. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, IRIS, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.
If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and believe you have the technical skills, drive and client focus to succeed, please send your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Romford RM7 7DN