JOB TITLE: Semi Senior Accountant

ROLE TYPE: Full Time / Permanent

LOCATION: Essex, Flexible Working

HOURS/DAYS (per week): 5 days per week (mon-fri)

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary

NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: TBC

BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: Auto enrolment Pension, 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, Holiday purchase scheme up to 3 days per year, Flexible Working Policy, Employee Assistance Programme, Extensive Learning and Development Opportunities, Health Cash Benefit

COMPANY INFORMATION: This well-established Top 75 Chartered Accounting Practice is looking for 2 x Semi-Senior Accountants to join them, working from one of their Essex offices. This firm have multiple office locations and a fantastic reputation for their professional and collaborative work. They're a well-recognised company that offer amazing opportunities to their employers, making them a desired place for ambitious Accountants to work and become an integral part of their business.

JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):

The role will involve working to deliver a broad range of accounts services to this firms' business clients. This opportunity would suit a part qualified individual who is looking to progress their career and study towards an ACCA or ACA qualification. Alternatively, the role would be suitable for someone who has strong practice background. The ideal candidate would have at last 2 years' Practice experience

· Preparation of year-end statutory accounts
· Preparation of basic corporation tax returns
· Preparation of VAT returns
· Assisting clients with queries
· Assisting more junior members of the team in accounts & bookkeeping work.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

· Preferably 2 years' Practice experience
· 1 year in Practice involved in preparation of annual accounts
· Certificate/foundation level ACA/ACCA completed
· Experienced individual who is able to prepare sole trader, partnership and Limited Company accounts for Manager review.
· Strong attention to detail
· Strong communication skills
· A professional approach to clients and the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face
· A commitment to providing high quality service and producing high quality work

TIME FRAMES: ASAP