Semi Senior Accountant

We are exclusively recruiting a knowledgeable and dedicated Semi Senior Accountant to join a thriving, modern Chancery Lane accountancy practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a part qualified or newly qualified accountant to join a practice that primarily caters to a niche client base of barristers and legal professionals. Client and employee happiness are equally paramount at this family-owned firm. If you want to plant roots, progress at a friendly, supportive firm then this is the role for you!

Where you’ll work:

Our client is a family-owned, sustainably grown accountancy firm. The strategic client focus is on barristers and legal professionals (but not limited too), and you will be working in a flexible, personable environment with communicative, supportive management. The client portfolio is recurring, with referrals onboarded monthly. Most staff are longstanding, client retention is high, and they have grown 25% in revenue in the last year.

About the role:

• Preparation of draft accounts and final accounts

• Preparing working papers

• Assisting in the completion of personal tax returns

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns

• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and provide advice

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Full-time, permanent role, hybrid working offered

• Flexible working: Most of the staff are 40% remote, 60% in office (but this is flexible)

What you bring to the table:

You have a thirst for knowledge and a proactive way of working. You know how to get things done well and efficiently, all while providing excellent customer service.

• AAT qualified and working towards full ACCA / ACA qualification if not already newly qualified

• Strong working knowledge of accounting software

• Good working knowledge of MS Office

• Work well with senior management

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage several projects at any one time

• Strong initiative and solution-based thinking

• Flexible, personable and diplomatic in your approach

• Experience looking after a portfolio of legal clients is advantageous but not mandatory

What’s in it for you?

Join the growing happy team of a fantastic, respected and friendly accountancy practice based in the heart of London’s legal district.

• Role: Semi Senior Accountant with the progression of moving to portfolio holder within a few years

• Location: Chancery Lane office in Central London

• Hybrid-working with 3 days in the office and 2 remote; full team in the office on Wednesdays

• Position: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week

• Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

• Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

• Study support and ongoing training offered

Is this the role for you? We’d love to see your CV — apply today!