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Semi Senior/Senior Accountant

AJ Chambers
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6JZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established accountancy practice in St Albans is seeking a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant with 2-3 years of experience in practice.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of clients and providing tailored accounting services, including bookkeeping and tax returns.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, proficiency in Excel and accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks, and be part or fully ACA/ACCA qualified.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, along with hybrid working options and 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and professional environment.

Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant - St Albans - Hybrid Working

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in the St Albans area, Hertfordshire.

About the FirmThis is a family-run firm providing comprehensive accounting, taxation, and payroll solutions to a diverse client base. Known for delivering professional, efficient, and tailored services, the firm takes pride in building strong client relationships and offering personalised support.

The team is friendly, supportive, and highly knowledgeable, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development. Employees are encouraged to enhance their skills through a mix of online and hands-on training.

About the RoleAs a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, providing them with a range of services tailored to their individual needs. You’ll play a key role in fostering relationships with your clients, gaining a deep understanding of their businesses, and supporting them to achieve their goals. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Handling bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns for your clients.
  • A mix of hands-on work and opportunities to review and oversee the work of others.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 2-3 years of experience in practice.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Proven ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word, with competent use of Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
  • Part or fully ACA/ACCA qualified.
  • Experience in both personal and corporate tax and accounting.

Working Hours and Benefits

  • Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
  • Hybrid working available, with up to two days working from home per week
  • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus Christmas shut down, which doesn’t come out of your annual leave entitlement)
  • Free parking on-site

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a friendly, supportive, and professional environment.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please get in touch with Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers to learn more!

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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.