Accounts Semi-Senior

Are you AAT qualified, looking to begin your ACA/ACCA in a supportive working environment? Or perhaps you are part-qualified and want to finish your studies in a new forward-thinking firm?

EA First are proud to partner with a respected accountancy firm based in North Hertfordshire in their search for a motivated individual to join its growing close-knit team.

With a workforce of over 75 professionals, the firm provides a full range of services across accounts, tax, advisory, and audit. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with at least one year of experience in a practice environment who is looking to develop their career within a successful and expanding independent firm, working with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities as an Accounts Semi-Senior:

• Prepare and submit complete sets of accounts for review by the accounts manager, covering sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare basic business and personal tax computations.
• Support compliance processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff and assist with their queries.
• Take ownership of tasks assigned by partners or the accounts manager.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Communicate directly with clients to manage queries and gather necessary information.
• Review and help implement effective bookkeeping systems for clients.

About You:

• AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified with 1-3 years of practice experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experienced with key accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
• Possesses strong attention to detail, a methodical work style, and a consistent ability to recover chargeable time.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a customer-focused approach, and the flexibility to work independently or collaboratively within a team.

What's on Offer:

• A competitive starting salary.
• Full study support package for professional accounting qualifications.
• A clear progression pathway to follow with plenty of internal promotion opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• A supportive, close-knit working environment with regular team socials and activities.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.