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Posted 24 July, 2026

Accounts Semi Senior

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd
Preston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Accounts Semi-Senior – Company Summary

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This opportunity is with a leading North West accountancy group with a strong reputation for a friendly, supportive team culture. With a broad and varied client base across multiple industries, the firm offers genuine exposure to interesting work and the chance to develop well-rounded practice experience.

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The practice is known for investing in its people, offering flexibility including hybrid working / 4 day working week, alongside support for further study for those looking to progress.

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Accounts Semi-Senior - Description

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The Accounts Semi-Senior role is based in Preston and offers a broad, hands-on position within a supportive team.

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As Accounts Semi-Senior, you’ll work closely with senior colleagues to deliver a high standard of client service, preparing accounts and supporting across VAT, bookkeeping, management accounts and audit work. It’s a great role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue building their career in general practice, with study support available where required.

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Accounts Semi-Senior - Responsibilities

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As Accounts Semi-Senior, you will:

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  • Work closely with senior team members to deliver excellent client service
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  • Prepare year-end accounts for a range of clients
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  • Prepare and complete quarterly VAT returns, including MTD processes
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  • Assist on audit assignments and support the wider audit process
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  • Provide bookkeeping support and assist with management accounts where needed
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Accounts Semi-Senior - Benefits

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The Accounts Semi-Senior package includes:

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  • Salary in line with current market rates annual salary review
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  • 35 hours per week, with the option of a 4-day week
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  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 20 days for a 4-day week
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  • Flexible working and hybrid working options
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  • Auto-enrolled pension scheme contributions
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  • Group Income Protection Scheme
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  • Payment of professional subscriptions
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  • Commission for introducing new clients/work
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  • Commission for introducing new team members
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  • Life assurance 4x salary
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  • Funded social events
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  • Support for further studies where applicable
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Accounts Semi-Senior – Requirements

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To be considered for the Accounts Semi-Senior role, you will ideally have:

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  • At least 3 years’ UK general practice experience
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  • AAT qualified or in the later stages or qualified by experience QBE
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  • A genuine interest in accounting and developing in practice
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  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
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  • Good teamworking skills, plus motivation and strong organisation
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  • A committed work ethic and willingness to get involved across a broad workload
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Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me who is not already registered as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral’s probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior / Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate / Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior / Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior / Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A / Payroll Bureau / Practice Managers