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Posted 29 July, 2026

Semi Senior Accountant

Rayment Recruitment
Leigh-on-Sea, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Semi-Senior Accountant\n

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

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£28,000–£35,000 per year (DOE)

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Full-time | Permanent

Join a Friendly, Growing Accountancy Practice\n

We're looking for an experienced Semi-Senior Accountant to join our expanding team in Leigh-on-Sea. If you have at least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice and are looking to progress your career in a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio while developing your technical skills and taking on increasing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities\n

As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you'll be involved in a wide range of accounting duties, including:

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  • Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
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  • Nominal Ledger reconciliations
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  • Payroll processing
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  • CIS Returns
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  • Assisting Senior Accountants with client accounts and general practice work
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  • Supporting a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
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About You\n

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

Essential\n
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  • At least 2 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
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  • Good working knowledge of Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and other cloud accounting software
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  • Experience with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Payroll and CIS Returns
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  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively
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Desirable\n
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  • AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
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  • Experience working with a varied client portfolio
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What We Offer\n
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  • Competitive salary of £28,000–£35,000, depending on experience
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  • Full-time, permanent position
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  • Friendly and supportive team
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  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
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  • Modern office based in Leigh-on-Sea
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Apply Today\n

If you're looking for your next step within a growing accountancy practice where your experience will be valued and your career can develop, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now—we're interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received.