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.