Semi-Senior Accountant

Accounts Semi-Senior – Bournemouth
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £30-38,000 Circa dependent on experience + Study + Training fee buyout
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Accounts Semi-Senior – Bournemouth | Accountancy Practice
Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Bournemouth, Dorset, who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior to join their friendly and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Semi-Senior, Part-Qualified Accountant, AAT Qualified Accountant or Practice Accountant or someone QBE who is looking to develop their career within a supportive accountancy firm and gain further exposure across a varied portfolio of clients.
You will work closely with experienced accountants and have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge across accounts preparation, corporation tax, personal tax and general practice accounting.
The Accountancy Job Role
As an Accounts Semi-Senior, your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting and preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
* Supporting and preparing accounts in accordance with relevant UK accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105
* Preparing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
* Assisting with personal tax returns where required
* Preparing working papers and maintaining accurate client records
* Completing bookkeeping and VAT work where required
* Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries
* Supporting senior members of the team with larger assignments and ad-hoc projects
* Developing strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
* Using accounting software and Microsoft Excel to complete client work efficiently and accurately
About You As a Trainee Accountant / Semi Senior
We are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior with previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
You may be:
* AAT qualified or part-qualified
* ACA or ACCA part-qualified
* Qualified by experience
* An experienced Accounts Assistant looking for the next step into a Semi-Senior role - training will be given - a strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping essential
* An Accounts Semi-Senior already working within an independent or larger practice
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working with clients, takes pride in producing accurate work and is keen to continue developing your career within practice.
What's on Offer?
* Training contract buy out - therefore no pay back fee if you are moving from another firm part way through your training program
* Competitive salary based on experience - £30,000-£40,000 DOE
* Pension
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Study support where applicable and the firm will buy out your study committments if you are leaving half way through a training contract
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Generous holiday allowance
* Death in service benefit
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Regular company social events
* Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client portfolio
Interested?
If you're an Accounts Semi-Senior, Practice Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant OR QBE looking for your next career opportunity in Bournemouth, Poole or Dorset, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Vardey Recruitment for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.
Vardey Recruitment – Specialist Finance & Accountancy Recruitment in Dorset
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