Division: Business Services Group Location: Crawley We now have an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated individual, to join our Outsource Finance Function team, which provides our clients with access to an experienced accounts department on a basis which works for them. We are proud of our approachable and collaborative style of working and are looking for people to join Carpenter Box who share our commitment to providing clients with an outstanding level of service. The role of Semi-Senior / Senior will be based in our Crawley office. The ideal candidate: Have a minimum of 18 months experience preparing financial accounts, ideally within an Accountancy Practice Must be studying towards ACCA or ACA (Semi-Senior) or qualified (Senior) A knowledge of various software packages Strong communication and team working skills Be organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Experience in cloud accounting software and knowledge of payroll and company secretarial matters would be an advantage. The role would include: Providing a premium support accounts service to the Supervising Manager and Director, Pro-actively assisting in the maintenance of current client relationships Conducting accounts work, including: bookkeeping, preparing accounts, business tax returns, self-assessments and VAT returns. Administering payment runs and preparation of management account packs Providing weekly, clear and prompt communication to Managers in relation to timescales and deliverability of assignments. Attending training courses and independently maintaining professional competence to meet CPE requirements of the professional body and Carpenter Box. In return, we can offer: A permanent contract with a competitive market rate salary Paid overtime or time off in lieu Employee benefits package including: high street and online discounts, Cash Plan, enhanced maternity pay, & 4% employer pension contributions Excellent career progression A friendly, supportive working environment Agile working Purchase holiday scheme (after a qualifying period) At Carpenter Box, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender, particularly those underrepresented throughout the finance and accounting industry. Although this role is advertised as full time, we believe that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and can support different ways of working. If you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will consider flexible options for applicants. If you have any questions about this role, contact HR Manager Helen Ruff for more information. No agencies please.