Bookkeeper / Semi Senior Accountant - Practice

Salary/Rate:£28,000-£32,000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Financial Professionals & Accountancy
Job ref:745045
Post Date:04. 06. 2025
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About the Role

Benefits include:
  • Hybrid working
  • Study support, time off for exams and excellent career progression
  • 25 days annual leave and salary review after 6 months  
Are you an ambitious and motivated individual looking to take the next step in your accountancy career? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and fast-growing accountancy practice as a Semi Senior Accountant / Bookkeeper. This role offers a dynamic, supportive environment with excellent career progression and full study support for the right candidate.
  
We are seeking candidates with some ACCA exemptions via AAT or a relevant accountancy degree, who have at least 6–12 months of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounts preparation for limited company clients, either in practice or a commercial setting.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of statutory year-end accounts for limited companies
  • Submission of VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations
  • Double-entry bookkeeping and maintaining client ledgers
  • Processing payroll and managing related submissions
  • Assisting with corporation tax computations
  • Supporting the delivery of management accounts
  • Acting as a client contact, managing queries, and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Liaising with HMRC and other external bodies as required
Requirements:
  • ACCA part-qualified, AAT qualified, or holding ACCA exemptions from a degree or AAT
  • 6–12 months of relevant experience (bookkeeping/accounts preparation), ideally within in a similar role in practice
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and year-end processes
  • Experience preparing corporation tax calculations
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar
You will be offered a supportive and progressive environment where you will gain all round accountancy knowledge and the ability to qualify. There is excellent scope to develop upwards into management levels roles long-term, supporting the organisation with their continued growth plans.

If you're ready to join a firm that values personal and professional development, learning, and a client-focused approach, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your accountancy journey!

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