Semi Senior Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Cheylesmore Chartered Accountants
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Semi-Senior Accountant role is designed for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) or an individual with relevant practice experience aiming to progress in a dynamic firm. The position involves collaboration with senior accountants and managers to provide exceptional service to clients. Key tasks include preparing statutory accounts, managing client portfolios, and overseeing junior staff. The role requires a proactive approach and strong technical skills in accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
- Assist in managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations exceeded.
- Handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts as required.
- Liaise directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and provide financial insights.
- Assist in managing junior staff and reviewing their work where appropriate.
- Work with senior managers on ad-hoc advisory or project-based assignments.
Key Skills:
- Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience.
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a UK-based accounting practice.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A team player with a client-first attitude.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We are currently seeking a proactive and technically skilled Semi-Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) or someone with relevant practice experience looking to advance their career within a dynamic firm. You’ll work closely with senior accountants and managers to deliver outstanding service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
- Assist in managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations exceeded.
- Handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts as required.
- Liaise directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and provide financial insights.
- Assist in managing junior staff and reviewing their work where appropriate.
- Work with senior managers on ad-hoc advisory or project-based assignments.
Requirements:
- Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience.
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a UK-based accounting practice.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A team player with a client-first attitude.