Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior

Accounts Semi-Senior / Assistant Accountant

Location: Sutton, Surrey

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Accountancy Practice

Recruiter: TPF Recruitment

Are you an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior / Assistant Accountant looking to join a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice where your career can truly thrive?

TPF Recruitment is working with a highly successful and fast-growing accountancy firm in Sutton, part of a wider UK & Ireland network, to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior / Accounts Assistant. This role offers the best of both worlds — the support and innovation of a larger group with the close-knit, collaborative feel of a local office.

As part of a talented and growing team, you’ll support a diverse portfolio of SME clients and gain broad exposure across accounts, tax, and audit, all while progressing your career within a firm that invests in its people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  
• Assisting with corporation tax and VAT returns
  
• Supporting the production of management accounts and financial statements
  
• Contributing to audit planning and fieldwork alongside senior team members
  
• Building relationships with clients and delivering top-tier service and advice
  
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
  
• Continuously developing your professional knowledge and technical skills
  

What We’re Looking For:

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or qualified by experience
  
• Strong background in accounts preparation within an accountancy practice
  
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
  
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Xero, Sage, etc.)
  
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an eye for detail
  

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and annual leave package (25 days + bank holidays)
  
• Office-based role with a collaborative, friendly team culture
  
• Structured training and genuine career progression
  
• Enhanced benefits package
  

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career?

Apply now or contact Kourtney at TPF Recruitment in confidence to learn more about this exciting opportunity!