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Semi Senior Accountant

Reed
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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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  • The Business Services Semi-Senior position is based in the City Office and is a full-time role with a competitive salary.
  • The role requires candidates to have experience working in an accountancy practice and is suitable for those currently studying ACA or ACCA.
  • Responsibilities include preparing draft accounts, managing VAT returns, and supervising junior staff while working with a diverse portfolio of clients.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, time management abilities, and familiarity with Quickbooks software.
  • The position offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and a dynamic work environment, along with additional benefits such as a birthday day off.
Business Services Semi-Senior
  • Location: City Office
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Competitive

Reed are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of an expanding, highly ranked accountancy practice based in the City. We are seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join the expanding Business Services team. This role combines office-based and client-facing responsibilities, working in small teams under the guidance of a Senior and partner. The position offers a balance of year-end and management accounts preparation, along with draft tax computations, serving a diverse portfolio of clients.

Day to Day of the role:
  • Prepare accurate draft accounts with minimal outstanding queries and a well-presented accounts/audit file in a timely and methodical manner.
  • Work on a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized privately owned limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders.
  • Prepare accounts from a variety of client records, from basic prime books to computerised accounting packages.
  • Supervise and train junior staff when providing additional support to Accounts Senior.
  • Manage the production of draft accounts and the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.
  • Handle general office-based duties and ad hoc specialist assignments as they arise.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Currently studying ACA or ACCA.
  • Experience and competency in full accounts production from basic prime books and records to computerised accounting packages.
  • Currently working in an accountancy practice.
  • Ability to multi-task and fully conversant with Quickbooks software.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good command of English, both written and verbal.
  • Good time management with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Flexible attitude with the ability to prioritise workloads.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Pro-Audit, CCH, and Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel software.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hands-on training, personal development, and support from leading practitioners.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • Access to an in-house mentoring scheme.
  • Comprehensive benefits pack covering lifestyle, health and wellbeing, development, and finances.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter today. 

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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.