At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements and support clients with accounting and taxation needs.
- Company: Forward-thinking accounting firm in Hornchurch, Essex, known for personalised service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, professional qualification support, and career progression.
- Other info: Work with diverse clients and modern cloud-based accounting systems.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Minimum AAT Level 4 or studying towards ACCA/ACA with 2 years' practice experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join an established and forward-thinking accounting and tax advisory firm based in Hornchurch, Essex. With a strong reputation for providing bespoke accountancy and taxation services to businesses and individuals, the firm combines traditional values with a modern approach and takes pride in delivering a highly personal service to its clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, with professional qualification support and excellent opportunities for progression.
The Role
- Preparing financial statements from source records through to final accounts for director review
- Preparing accounting schedules to support balances and transactions within the financial statements
- Working on a diverse range of client accounts
- Preparing control account reconciliations
- Liaising directly with clients, or through the relevant manager, to resolve queries and obtain further information
- Ensuring a consistently high level of service and meeting client expectations
- Providing timely and relevant recommendations on accounting matters, financial reporting and accounting systems
- Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software and systems
- Assisting with tax computations and applying your knowledge of taxation to client work
- Identifying issues and using your initiative to recommend practical solutions
- Managing deadlines and prioritising competing workloads effectively
About You
- We are looking for an ambitious and capable practice accountant with at least two years' experience in a similar role.
- A minimum of AAT Level 4, or be studying towards ACCA or ACA
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice (minimum of 2 years)
- Good knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
- A good level of tax knowledge, including an awareness of how to prepare tax computations
- Experience using IRIS would be highly desirable
- Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, VT or QuickBooks
- Confidence when dealing directly with clients and communicating your professional views
- A proactive approach, with the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions
What's on Offer:
- £30,000-£37,500 salary, depending on experience
- A flexible working environment
- Support towards professional qualifications and work-based learning
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
- A varied client portfolio
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to join an established firm with a modern approach to client service
If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for your next opportunity and want to develop your career within a supportive and client-focused firm, apply now.
Semi Senior Accountant employer: Sheridan Maine
Join a highly regarded organisation that prioritises employee growth and development within a collaborative finance team. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this role is perfect for ambitious finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
