Semi Senior Accountant

TPF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a dynamic and technology-driven accountancy practice based in Crawley is looking to recruit a Semi-Senior Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, modern firm at an exciting stage of growth, with the chance to make a real impact as their first team hire.

This forward-thinking accountancy firm is committed to providing innovative, cloud-based financial solutions to a diverse client base, including startups and SMEs. Using platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext, they deliver efficient, insight-led accounting and advisory services.

Collaboration, continuous learning, and client-centric service are key to their culture. You’ll work directly with the Managing Director and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business.

As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of compliance and advisory services to a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end accounts (FRS 102 1A and FRS 105), management accounts, and VAT returns
  

• Assist with corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
  

• Complete bookkeeping, CIS returns, payroll, and pension submissions as needed
  

• Maintain working papers and ensure reconciliations are accurate
  

• Support clients with cloud software and digital record-keeping
  

• Deliver advisory services such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
  

• Keep up to date with UK accounting and tax regulations
  

• ACA / ACCA / AAT part-qualified or newly qualified
  

• 2–3 years of experience within UK accountancy practice
  

• Confident preparing accounts for SMEs, freelancers, and limited companies
  

• Familiar with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Dext)
  

• Excellent communication and time management skills
  

• Proactive, tech-savvy, and able to work independently
  

• Keen to grow with the firm and embrace modern accounting practices
  

• 4-day working week with full-time pay
  

• Competitive salary + pension + private medical insurance for you and your family
  

• Full study support towards ACA / ACCA / AAT (if applicable)
  

• 16 days holiday + bank holidays
  

• Regular CPD and career development opportunities
  

• A collaborative, supportive, and technology-focused environment
  

• First hire – significant scope for career progression as the firm grows
  

Please apply for the vacancy or contact Mark Sitton on , , or via Mark Sitton | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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