Semi-Senior Accountant

We are recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant job opportunity, to join a long-established, accountancy practice based in Bedford. 

This Semi Senior position offers a professional working environment with close support from senior team members and a strong emphasis on quality accounts work and client service. The firm encourages development and offers clear progression opportunities as the role evolves.

Purpose of the Role:

Undertake accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT assignments in accordance with Practice procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements. The role holder is responsible for delivering work to a high technical standard whilst meeting agreed deadlines, chargeability, recovery and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts, Tax and Compliance

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients from various bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work accurately and within deadlines.
• Complete bookkeeping assignments in accordance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files.
• Assist with taxation matters and ad hoc accounting and tax projects.
• Ensure all work complies with Practice procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Client Management

• Support Managers with client relationships where required and provide a consistently high standard of service.
• Respond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processes.
• Handle client correspondence and telephone enquiries in accordance with Practice procedures.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new clients.
• Escalate client issues to the appropriate manager where necessary.

Performance and Practice Management

• Manage workloads to ensure assignments are completed within agreed deadlines, budgets and fee expectations.
• Achieve chargeability, recovery and profitability targets set by the Practice.
• Monitor assignment budgets and communicate potential overruns promptly.
• Record time accurately and maintain workflow and practice management systems.

Systems and Development

• Utilise Practice software and cloud accounting systems effectively.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other relevant systems.
• Complete required technical and software training within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary pension contributions (£27k to £35k)  
• Benefits package inc. private medical insurance, death in service benefit 
• Development for career progression within a family-feel environment 
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working available (after probation)
• Forward thinking innovative practice
• On site free parking
• EAP service
• Study support to complete professional qualifications