Semi-Senior Accountant

We are recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant job opportunity, to join a long-established, accountancy practice based in Bedford.

This Semi Senior position offers a professional working environment with close support from senior team members and a strong emphasis on quality accounts work and client service. The firm encourages development and offers clear progression opportunities as the role evolves.

Purpose of the Role:

Undertake accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT assignments in accordance with Practice procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements. The role holder is responsible for delivering work to a high technical standard whilst meeting agreed deadlines, chargeability, recovery and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts, Tax and Compliance

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients from various bookkeeping systems.

• Prepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work accurately and within deadlines.

• Complete bookkeeping assignments in accordance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.

• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files.

• Assist with taxation matters and ad hoc accounting and tax projects.

• Ensure all work complies with Practice procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Client Management

• Support Managers with client relationships where required and provide a consistently high standard of service.

• Respond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processes.

• Handle client correspondence and telephone enquiries in accordance with Practice procedures.

• Support the onboarding and integration of new clients.

• Escalate client issues to the appropriate manager where necessary.

Performance and Practice Management

• Manage workloads to ensure assignments are completed within agreed deadlines, budgets and fee expectations.

• Achieve chargeability, recovery and profitability targets set by the Practice.

• Monitor assignment budgets and communicate potential overruns promptly.

• Record time accurately and maintain workflow and practice management systems.

Systems and Development

• Utilise Practice software and cloud accounting systems effectively.

• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other relevant systems.

• Complete required technical and software training within agreed timescales.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary pension contributions (£27k to £35k)

• Benefits package inc. private medical insurance, death in service benefit

• Development for career progression within a family-feel environment

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Hybrid working available (after probation)

• Forward thinking innovative practice

• On site free parking

• EAP service

• Study support to complete professional qualifications