Semi Senior Accountant

Basildon | Competitive Salary + Study Support + Career Progression

Are you currently working within an accountancy practice and looking to develop your career with a firm that values progression and professional development?

A well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Basildon is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking exposure to a varied client portfolio while continuing their professional studies.

The Role

Working alongside senior team members and managers, your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts

- Preparing and submitting VAT returns

- Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients

- Assisting with corporation tax computations

- Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries

- Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

- Supporting junior members of the team where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

- Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential

- AAT qualified or currently studying AAT, ACA or ACCA

- Experience preparing statutory accounts and VAT returns

- Good understanding of bookkeeping principles

- Familiarity with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks

- Strong communication and organisational skills

- Enthusiastic, motivated and keen to progress within practice

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary

- Study support for AAT, ACA or ACCA

- Clear progression opportunities

- Ongoing training and development

- Exposure to a diverse client portfolio

- Supportive and collaborative working environment

- Free parking and additional company benefits

Location: Basildon

Study Support: AAT / ACA / ACCA

Progression: Excellent long-term career prospects

If you're looking to join a progressive accountancy practice where you can continue to develop your technical skills and advance your career, we'd love to hear from you.