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Accounts Senior - AAT Qualified
Gainsborough
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + progression / further study support (if desired)
An established accounting firm in Gainsborough is looking to hire a fully AAT qualified accountant to join their growing team. You’ll work with a portfolio of SME clients, producing management accounts, year-end accounts, and supporting with the associated tax returns, with a clear route to progress as your experience develops.
The Role
You’ll support and gradually take ownership of a varied client portfolio, building strong relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact. Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts packs for SME clients
- Producing year-end accounts (Ltd companies and/or sole traders/partnerships depending on the portfolio)
- Assisting with and preparing tax compliance work (e.g., corporation tax computations/returns and/or self-assessment, depending on experience)
- Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries in a timely, professional way
- Supporting junior colleagues with day-to-day questions, as appropriate
- Working to deadlines and keeping managers/partners updated on progress
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What We’re Looking For
- AAT qualified (Level 4)
- Experience in practice, with exposure to accounts preparation for SME clients
- Comfortable producing management accounts and year-end accounts (review/support available)
- Interest in developing tax knowledge alongside accounts (or existing experience)
- Confident communicator with good attention to detail
- Good Excel skills; experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar is useful


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What’s on Offer
- Friendly, supportive firm with hands-on training and development
- Study Support if you want to continue to ACCA
- Opportunity to grow your client-facing skills and develop into an Assistant Manager
- Competitive salary and benefits (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid/flexibility options may be available depending on workload and client needs
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