Semi Senior Accountant

Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Near Braintree, Essex
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Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

An established and rapidly expanding accountancy practice based near to Braintree , Essex is looking to appoint an experienced and fully or part qualified Semi Senior Accountant to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant who enjoys managing a varied portfolio of clients, building strong client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. The successful candidate will play a key role within a busy and successful private practice, contributing to its continued growth and high standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Producing management accounts for clients.
• Providing clients with proactive accounting and business advice.
• Supervising, supporting and reviewing the work of junior members of the team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties where required.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Please note: This role does not involve preparing personal tax returns.

Essential Requirements

• Part or Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy private practice (essential).
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients independently.
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and management accounts.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous, although not essential, provided you can reliably commute to the office.
• Experience working with a diverse SME client base.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Semi-hybrid working available for the right candidate.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a successful and rapidly expanding accountancy practice.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. xwwtmva
• A varied and rewarding role with exposure to a broad portfolio of clients.

If you are a qualified practice accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and ambitious firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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