Semi-Senior Accountant in Bedford

Semi-Senior Accountant - Mid-tier Accountancy Practice
Bedford
Up to £34,000

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a long-established Chartered Certified Accountancy firm in Bedford with the recruitment of a Semi-Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA studier with at least two + years experience in a UK practice to join a close-knit team providing accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT services to a varied client base. The role offers broad exposure across accounting and tax work, alongside opportunities to develop your technical and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients and business entities
• Prepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work
• Complete bookkeeping assignments in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files
• Respond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processes
• Support client onboarding and integration, escalating issues to managers where appropriate
• Manage assignments against agreed deadlines, budgets and fee expectations
• Monitor budgets, record time accurately and maintain workflow and practice management systems
• Assist with taxation matters and ad hoc accounting and tax projects
• Use a range of accounting and practice software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Complete relevant technical and software training and contribute to improvements in systems, processes and client service

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience within an accountancy practice
• Studying towards ACA, ACCA or minimum AAT qualified
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for a range of business entities
• Working knowledge of VAT and personal tax compliance
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and study support
• Opportunity to join a long-established and close-knit accountancy practice
• Broad exposure across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT
• Development through technical and software training
• Opportunity to work with a varied client base
• Supportive environment with consistent client contact

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - |

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