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Semi Senior/Senior Accountant

AJ Chambers
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL21QL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are recruiting for a Semi Senior or Senior Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice in London Colney, Hertfordshire.
  • The firm offers a friendly and supportive environment, focusing on professional development and client relationship building.
  • Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in an accountancy practice and be part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA.
  • Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio, preparing various financial documents, and overseeing junior team members.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £45,000, with benefits such as hybrid working, 20 days annual leave, and free on-site parking.

We’re delighted to be recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Semi Senior or Senior Accountant to join a well-established, growing accountancy practice based in London Colney, Hertfordshire.

About the firm:

This family-run firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive accounting, taxation, and payroll services to a diverse range of clients. Renowned for their professional, efficient, and personalised approach, they pride themselves on building strong, lasting relationships with their clients.

The team is friendly, supportive, and highly knowledgeable, with a genuine focus on collaboration and continuous professional development. You’ll be encouraged to grow your skills through a blend of online learning and hands-on training.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant, you’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, offering tailored support to meet their unique needs. You’ll play a key role in building trusted client relationships, gaining a deep understanding of their businesses, and helping them achieve their goals. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns.
  • A combination of hands-on accounting work and reviewing/overseeing the work of junior team members.
  • Collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with:

  • 2-3 years of experience working in an accountancy practice.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word, along with experience using Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
  • Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA.
  • Experience in both personal and corporate tax as well as general accounting.

What will you get in return?

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, with a one-hour lunch break
  • Hybrid working: Up to two days working from home each week
  • Annual leave: 20 days + bank holidays, plus a Christmas shutdown (which doesn’t come out of your holiday allowance!)
  • Free on-site parking

This is a brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a friendly, supportive, and professional environment where your contributions will be valued.

Interested? Get in touch with Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers to find out 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.