Accounts Semi-Senior

Are you passionate about accountancy and looking to grow your career in a leading Top 50 UK accountancy firm?

We are excited to be recruiting for an Accounts Semi-Senior to join a highly respected accountancy practice in Basingstoke. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, work with an impressive client base, and take your career to the next level within a supportive and dynamic team.

As an Accounts Semi-Senior, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accounts Preparation: Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• VAT Returns & Bookkeeping: Managing VAT returns and maintaining accurate client records using cloud-based accounting software.
• Client Support: Acting as a point of contact for client queries, building strong relationships, and offering practical solutions.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, including UK GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Supporting junior team members and collaborating with senior staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• ACCA / ACA part-qualified.
• At least 2 years UK practice accounts experience.
• SRA experience would be an advantage.
• University degree with 2.1 or higher or 3 good A-Level results (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills.
• Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player.
• Confident, positive, professional and can-do attitude.
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly.
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile.
• Enjoy developing junior staff.

• Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Partner level mentor and a tailored career progression plan.
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme.
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service.
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing.  We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing.  
• Comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed.

About the FirmThis top 50 accountancy practice is celebrated for its client-focused approach and commitment to employee development. With a varied client base that includes SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and international businesses, the firm offers exposure to diverse industries and a wealth of learning opportunities.

Ready to Take the Next Step?If you’re an ambitious accounts professional ready to thrive in a prestigious firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to kickstart the next phase of your career!

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