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About The Role
Based in Hornchurch, this permanent, full-time position suits a practice accountant ready to advance. Working office-based, the successful candidate prepares statutory accounts and tax computations for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders, while assisting with VAT returns, management accounts, and client queries. Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge, familiarity with software such as Xero or Sage, and excellent communication skills are essential. The firm provides study support towards professional qualifications, alongside genuine progression prospects. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £37,000 depending on experience. This Semi Senior Accountant role offers a supportive setting where technical ability and client care are equally valued, making it ideal for someone seeking stability and development within a respected local practice.
Semi-Senior Accountant | Hornchurch, Essex | Full Time | Office Based | £30,000–£37,000 DOE
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The Role
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join an established and forward-thinking accounting and tax advisory firm based in Hornchurch, Essex.
With a strong reputation for providing bespoke accountancy and taxation services to businesses and individuals, the firm combines traditional values with a modern approach and takes pride in delivering a highly personal service to its clients.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, with professional qualification support and excellent opportunities for progression.
As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work across a varied portfolio of clients and be responsible for preparing accounts and supporting clients with their accounting and taxation requirements.
Your Responsibilities
As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will:
- Prepare financial statements from source records through to final accounts for director review
- Prepare accounting schedules to support balances and transactions within the financial statements
- Work on a diverse range of client accounts
- Prepare control account reconciliations
- Liaise directly with clients, or through the relevant manager, to resolve queries and obtain further information
- Ensure a consistently high level of service and meet client expectations
- Provide timely and relevant recommendations on accounting matters, financial reporting, and accounting systems
- Support clients with cloud-based accounting software and systems
- Assist with tax computations and apply your knowledge of taxation to client work
- Identify issues and use your initiative to recommend practical solutions
- Manage deadlines and prioritize competing workloads effectively
About You
We are looking for an ambitious and capable practice accountant with at least two years' experience in a similar role.
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You Will Ideally Have:
- A minimum of AAT Level 4, or be studying towards ACCA or ACA
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice (minimum of 2 years)
- Good knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
- A good level of tax knowledge, including an awareness of how to prepare tax computations
- Experience using IRIS would be highly desirable
- Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, VT, or QuickBooks
- Confidence when dealing directly with clients and communicating your professional views
- A proactive approach, with the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions
What's on Offer
This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm where you will be supported in developing both your technical and professional skills.
You Can Expect:
- £30,000–£37,500 salary, depending on experience
- A flexible working environment
- Support towards professional qualifications and work-based learning
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
- A varied client portfolio
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to join an established firm with a modern approach to client service
If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for your next opportunity and want to develop your career within a supportive and client-focused firm, click 'Apply' now.
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