Semi-Senior – Cloud Accountant

Location: Hybrid / East Sussex, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Accounts Payable
Salary: Competitive salary

Affinia is the UK’s largest purpose-led, purpose-built Accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1,600 colleagues across the East, South East, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.

We advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals throughout the UK and internationally across six Service Lines - Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery. Our team also offer in-depth sector expertise across a number of sectors, ensuring our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice, tailored to them. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving technology and regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.

Our people are our most valuable asset. We are therefore committed to supporting our colleagues throughout their professional development, providing guidance and training at whatever stage of their career they join us.

Purpose of the role:

Affinia is currently seeking a dynamic individual to come and join our Top 35 Accountancy firm as a Semi-Senior Cloud Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity which offers the chance to make a real impact on the firm. The role will see you working alongside our Digital Solutions and Cloud Accounting team to support their requirements as well as supporting the wider business.

As a Semi Seniorthe focus shifts from learning to doing: from the skills required to handle basic bookkeeping tasks using Xero, to managing financial records and preparing reports. You’ll have had a few years’ experience and as such will be able to work independently under the guidance of the more senior members of your team. Client-facing, you’ll be a good listener and an excellent communicator. You’ll be able to handle most day-to-day client work independently and serve as a key point of contact for clients, while still benefitting from the support and guidance of your senior team.

Working with your line manager and the wider team you will receive a structured training path to support your career progression at Affinia Ltd. We operate a hybrid working model, so you will split your time between working in your primary office location, visiting other offices and client sites when needed, from home when you’re able to and college visits when studying for your professional exams (if relevant.) We offer training and development via LinkedIn Learning, Croner-i, Mercia and Tolley’s (where relevant) to develop your hard and soft skills. In partnership with your line manager, you’ll craft a development plan that supports your career goals and aspirations.

Accountabilities:

As a Semi-Senior you will assist in delivering a range of accounting services to our clients whilst maintaining exceptional customer service. With support, you will work on a portfolio of clients, assisting with:

• Bookkeeping: Entering financial transactions into cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero).
• Management Reporting: Preparing reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Client Support: Communicating with clients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues in the cloud accounting system.
• Data Analysis: Analysing financial data to identify trends and pattern
• Learning and Development: Continuously learning and developing skills in cloud bookkeeping and related accounting software
• Collaboratively working with other Service Lines within our group
• Additional responsibilities as and when identified in association with expectations of the role.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Ideally AAT qualified and started/ready to start further studies
• Solid bookkeeping/management account experience ideally in a practice environment
• Experienced in cloud-based accounting software
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial statements
• A degree isn’t essential but may be advantageous (e.g. in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Science)
• A-levels (or equivalent) in Maths and/or English may be advantageous but are not essential.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 5 and above), which must include Maths and English Language
• Have clear written and spoken communication
• Strong IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office products
• Enjoy learning both formally and ‘on the job’.

Benefits and Culture:

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• Ability to purchase 3 additional days annual leave per year
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential
• Death in Service
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Diary Policy

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore you preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.