Semi Senior Accountant

“Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” Malcolm Gladwell

Sheridan Maine is recruiting newly qualified accountants on behalf of a highly regarded and growing accountancy firm in Hertfordshire, which is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join its dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with practice experience who is eager to develop within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Assisting with corporate and personal tax returns.

• Managing bookkeeping tasks and VAT returns.

• Supporting audit assignments (where applicable).

• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries.

• Supporting senior accountants and managers on ad hoc tasks.

• Using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified ACA / ACCA or AAT qualified.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax.

• Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience.

• Strong IT skills, including cloud-based platforms.

• A proactive, team-focused attitude with a desire to learn and progress.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000 (DOE).

• Flexible working options and hybrid working.

• Modern office environment and positive team culture.

• Clear progression path toward Senior Accountant or Manager level.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.