Accounts Semi-Senior
* Annual Salary:35,000
* Location:St Albans
* Job Type:Full-time
We are seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to join a progressive accountancy firm based in St Albans. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, with potential study support for ACCA qualification completion.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Undertake bookkeeping for clients both in-house and at client premises, including processing transactions and reconciling control accounts such as Bank, Sales ledger, Purchase ledger, and VAT.
* Prepare and complete client VAT returns, ensuring all supporting schedules are produced and submissions are made by the deadline.
* Generate monthly or quarterly management accounts to provide clients with relevant information, using accounting software or spreadsheets as per client specifications.
* Prepare statutory accounts, year-end accounts, or rental accounts for various entities like limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. This includes using our paperless system and CCH Central Software for account production.
* Engage in ad-hoc bookkeeping and accounts work, either in-house or at client premises.
* Record time spent on each client’s affairs accurately, ensuring work is completed within budget constraints.
* Participate in team meetings and attend training sessions, including seminars and CPD updates as necessary.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Previous experience in bookkeeping, completing VAT returns, and accounts preparation.
* Commenced ACCA studies and reached part-qualified status, with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience or demonstrated technical knowledge.
* Strong understanding of double-entry accounting.
* Highly motivated self-starter capable of completing assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and assist on ad hoc assignments.
* Superior communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English.
* Experience with CCH software package and cloud-based systems such as Quickbooks, Xero, and SAGE, along with apps like Dext and Hubdoc.
* Good IT skills, including proficiency in accounting software programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Windows-based systems.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with potential study support for ACCA qualification.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within a well-established firm.
* Supportive team environment working closely with experienced managers and partners.
To apply for the Accounts Semi-Senior position, please submit your CV.
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