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Semi Senior Accountant

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • REED Practice is seeking a semi-senior accountant to join their clients' accounts team in Derby, offering diverse responsibilities including year-end accounts preparation and corporate tax returns.
  • Candidates must be AAT qualified and pursuing ACA/ACCA, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in practice.
  • The role requires knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102, proficiency in accounting software like CCH, Sage, and Xero, as well as strong client relationship skills.
  • Benefits include 23 days of annual leave (increasing to 28), a 3% company contribution, hybrid working options, and a discretionary annual bonus.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job description, but candidates should possess relevant experience and qualifications.

REED Practice are looking for a semi-senior to join our clients’ accounts team in Derby. They offer a vast range of clients of all different sizes and industries, this position will provide plenty of variety, encompassing year end accounts preparation, corporate tax returns, bookkeeping and management accounts.

Key responsibilities

  • Preparation of year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
  • Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
  • Daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
  • Preparing and filing monthly CIS returns
  • Liaising with clients on queries
  • Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team
  • Deliver excellent client service

Desired skills and experience

  • AAT qualified and studying towards the ACA / ACCA qualification
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in practice
  • Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
  • Sound accounting system knowledge and experience using; CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax
  • Ability to develop strong client relationships
  • Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Good attention to detail
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
  • Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines
  • Ad-hoc work to support the Partners

Benefits

  • 23 days annual leave increasing by 1 day each year post qualified, up to a maximum of 28 days
  • 3% company contribution
  • SSP during probation and discretionary/SSP thereafter
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Hybrid working post probation (minimum 3 days in the office)
  • Smart-casual dress code
  • Quarterly company events
  • On-site parking
  • Store discounts
  • Wellness programmes

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.