Job Description

Accounts Semi Senior

Location: Middlesborough

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum

Experience: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or equivalent), with 3 to 4 years’ UK practice experience

The Role

This is a great opportunity for an Accounts Semi Senior to join a supportive accounts team, working on a varied portfolio and building strong technical foundations across year-end accounts and VAT.

You will support the wider team in preparing financial statements (including micro-entity and FRS reporting where applicable) and completing VAT returns, while developing your skills and progressing your career within practice.

What you will be doing

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Supporting the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting with related queries
• Managing day-to-day client tasks, ensuring work is accurate, compliant and delivered on time
• Communicating with clients professionally by phone and email, gathering information and resolving queries
• Working closely with senior colleagues to meet agreed timelines and budgets
• Contributing to team improvements and efficient workflows
• Keeping your technical knowledge up to date and meeting CPD requirements

What we are looking for

• Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or equivalent), or actively studying towards qualification
• 3 to 4 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Confident client-facing communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong Excel skills and good general Microsoft Office capability
• Excellent organisation and time management, able to handle multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• A dependable, self-motivated approach, comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• High levels of confidentiality and a professional, ethical approach

Working pattern

• Office based (Middlesborough)

Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Diane Shaw

Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com
Mobile: 07506 740664
Office: 0333 996 2882

All applications and conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.