Accounts Semi Senior

Peterborough – Hybrid working (after initial period: 3 days home, 2 days office)
Competitive salary + excellent benefits
Are you looking to develop your accounts and financial reporting career within a supportive accountancy practice environment?
A well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior to join its growing Peterborough team. This is a great opportunity for someone with practice experience who wants to continue developing their technical skills while working with a diverse client portfolio.


The Opportunity

You will be part of a collaborative accounts team preparing financial statements and supporting a wide range of clients including owner-managed businesses, partnerships and growing companies across multiple sectors.
The role offers exposure to a variety of accounting assignments and provides an excellent platform for those studying AAT, ACCA or ACA who are looking to progress their career within practice.


What You’ll Be Doing

*Preparing financial statements from source records through to draft accounts for manager review
*Preparing accounting schedules to support balances and transactions included in financial statements
*Working with a range of financial reporting standards including FRS102 and FRS102 1A
*Supporting accounts preparation for partnerships and group structures where required
*Ensuring work is completed within budget and deadlines are met
*Building strong relationships with clients and responding to queries
*Liaising with managers and clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries
*Making recommendations relating to accounting systems and financial reporting processes
*Supporting clients with accounting software and cloud-based systems where appropriate
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What We’re Looking For

*AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA or ACA
*At least 2–3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
*Strong understanding of accounts preparation and double-entry bookkeeping
*Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks would be beneficial
*Strong IT skills including Excel, Outlook and Word
*Basic tax knowledge including awareness of VAT, PAYE and tax computations
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
*Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines


What’s On Offer

*Competitive salary depending on experience
*Hybrid working (3 days home, 2 days office after initial training period)
*33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave
*Employee recognition and reward programmes
*Clear progression opportunities and professional development support
*Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support
*A supportive and collaborative working environment


Interested?

If you’re an Accounts Semi Senior looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive accountancy practice, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.