Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Leigh-on-Sea (Hybrid)Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

Are you a driven Accounts professional looking to take the next step in your practice career? We’re supporting a well-established and growing accountancy firm in Leigh-on-Sea who are seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role covering Accounts, Management Accounts, VAT, and Tax, with the flexibility of hybrid working.

The Role

As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting on a range of compliance and advisory tasks. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
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• Producing monthly/quarterly management accounts with insightful commentary
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• Completing VAT returns and providing guidance on VAT queries
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• Assisting with corporation and personal tax computations
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• Supporting juniors and reviewing work where required
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• Building strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
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About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

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• Part-qualified ACCA/ACA or AAT Qualified (or QBE with strong practice experience)
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• Experienced in an accountancy practice environment
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• Confident working across Accounts, VAT, Tax and Management Accounts
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• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
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• Strong with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
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What’s On Offer

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• £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
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• Hybrid working model
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• Study support available for ACCA/ACA if required
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• A friendly, supportive team with opportunities for progression
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• Exposure to a broad client portfolio and interesting work
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To be considered, apply directly through this advert OR contact Ben Bennett at Reed in Southend for a confidential chat: