Our client are a growing practice based in mid-Essex providing accounting and business advice to a wide range of individuals and their businesses. As part of their development they seek a semi-senior accountant to join the team providing first class accounting services to clients, a role where someone can look to develop their own skills whilst adding value to clients. This role is a hands-on role with a real variety to the work. Responsibilities will include: Preparation of annual accounts, management accounts and personal tax returns. Preparing management account Bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns Build positive relationships with clients in person, telephone and via email. Identify opportunities to offer additional services to clients and promote the services of the business to clients and potential clients. Successful candidates will have relevant experience from a practice environment, ideally within a small team. You will ideally be working towards a qualification (ACCA or ACA - late stages AAT) and further support will be provided to continue studies. The role requires excellent communication skills and a desire to problem solve and add value.