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Semi Senior Accountant
Braintree
£25,000 - £33,000

A growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice seeking a talented Semi Senior Accountant to join its busy Accounts department. You'll be working closely with clients across a range of industries, handling everything from preparing complex accounts to supporting junior staff development. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your technical expertise while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of client accounts, including VAT and PAYE reconciliations, statutory accounts preparation and management accounts analysis
• Review and provide constructive feedback on work prepared by junior team members, offering additional training where needed
• Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in line with current reporting standards (FRS105, FRS102(1a) desirable)
• Complete draft tax computations for corporate clients prior to tax manager review
• Carry out analytical reviews on financial statements, flagging unusual trends or variances
• Ensure all working papers are prepared in accordance with internal processes and statutory deadlines
• Handle VAT returns, liaising directly with clients on liabilities and submissions
• Participate in audit assignments under the guidance of the Audit Manager, completing testing on various balance sheet and P&L items
• Mentor and train accounts and audit assistants, helping to identify development needs
• Keep managers updated on progress against budgets and statutory timeframes

Personal Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
• ACA/ACCA trainee or fully qualified AAT (within or outside an apprenticeship)
• Strong technical knowledge, with audit experience advantageous
• High attention to detail, discretion and commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Supportive, approachable and confident in training junior colleagues

Benefits

• Paid parking
• Pension scheme - 4.5% employer and 4% employee contribution
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax-free gifts for birthdays and Christmas
• Annual profit-based bonus
• Early finish on Fridays
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to grow your career in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you, apply today!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.