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Posted 22 July, 2026

Accounts Semi-Senior

Accountable Recruitment
Preston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Looking for a role where you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, continue developing your technical skills, and work alongside a genuinely supportive team?

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An established and highly respected accountancy firm in Preston is looking to appoint an Accounts Semi-Senior to join its growing team, with a salary of £24,000 - £36,000 DOE and exam completion.

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Whether you're AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA or ACA, or have built your experience through hands-on work in practice, you'll be supported to continue your development whilst working with an interesting and diverse client portfolio.

Accounts Semi-Senior Role:\n
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  • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a broad range of SME clients.
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  • Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting Making Tax Digital compliance.
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  • Assisting with audit assignments and fieldwork.
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  • Producing bookkeeping and management accounts.
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  • Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted point of contact.
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  • Supporting senior team members across a varied portfolio of businesses.
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Semi-Senior Accountant skills:\n
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  • Has at least 3 years' UK accountancy practice experience.
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  • Is AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience (QBE).
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  • Has experience preparing year-end accounts and VAT returns.
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  • Enjoys building relationships with clients.
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Semi-Senior Accountant Benefits:\n
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  • Annual salary reviews
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  • Full study support for further professional qualifications
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  • Hybrid and flexible working
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  • Option to work a 4-day week
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  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for 4-day week)
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  • 35-hour working week
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  • Company pension
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  • Group Income Protection
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  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
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  • Payment of professional subscriptions
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  • Referral bonuses for both new clients and new employees
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  • Funded social events
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  • Friendly, supportive culture with genuine progression opportunities
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