Accounts Semi Senior

Due to continued growth we are looking for an Accounts Semi-senior based at our Aylesbury and Berkhamsted offices. An excellent opportunity is available for either an ACCA, ACA part qualified or qualified by experience accounts person. The position is offered at a competitive salary with a wide range of company benefits and good career progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of accountancy and will have practice experience with accounts of SME's and good commercial awareness. Must be able to communicate at all levels and be able to build and develop client relationships. Knowledge of the IRIS Accountancy Suite, Xero and Sage is a distinct advantage.

We are a top 15 accountancy firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. A well-established firm since the 1930s with an entrepreneurial and dynamic feel who are continuing to grow nationally as well as regionally.

We know that in addition to a competitive salary, our team members want benefits that are flexible enough to meet their needs and to change with them as their priorities change. We offer a wide range of benefits which include holidays, life assurance, company pension scheme and employee assistance programme along with a range of flexible benefits for you to choose. These include local gym membership, critical illness insurance and a fantastic range of cash back and discounts with selected retailers on our rewards website.

Duties will be:

• Produce an accounts working file,
• Clear arising queries with clients and produce a list of discussion points for the senior managers or director.
• Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage.
• Produce draft tax computations for inclusion in the accounts.
• Inclusion of statutory disclosures in line with the company checklist.
• Plan and control professional work for the firm's clients within the firm's standard procedures and identify basic planning opportunities.
• Working knowledge of computer based programs.
• Attend Haines Watts led training and seminars to further develop and maintain technical and personal development skills.
• Attend training to further develop and maintain technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification.
• Professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals.

Experience:

• ACA/ACCA part qualified or in final year of AAT
• Prepare analyses and make postings using accounting software
• Produce draft financial statements for Limited Companies
• Produce draft tax computations for Limited Companies
• Assist more senior members of the team as required
• Preparation of management accounts

You will have the following skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proactive thinking and application skills
• Self-management skills

What you will need to be;

• Be authentic in every situation and like to be connected to your team, clients and local communities
• Like to listen and understand, to show up every day with passion and to stand up for things that matter to you
• Be driven to succeed, take initiative and want results
• ACA/ACCA part qualified or in final year of AAT (Full study support package offered if part qualified)

Haines Watts is committed to develop its people and will provide extensive training offering a full study package including qualification funding, study leave, college based tuition and a mentor who will support you throughout to successfully complete your professional qualification.

What you get back from us;

• Competitive salary
• Study support package if applicable
• Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
• You will be surrounded by other accountancy professionals, so that you can learn and be mentored by others.
• Structured development as well as on the job practical training
• Flexible benefits reward package
• Haines Watts Wellbeing Benefits including free access to Smart Health & the Employee Assistant Programme
• Ability to progress all the way to the top!

The Haines Watts Way:

Our collective aspirations are simple:

• We strive to build and develop valued relationships as a trusted business advisor to our clients and connections.
• We strive to show passion for our work in helping clients achieve their goals and using our initiative to help solve problems.
• But above all, we strive to be authentic and inclusive as part of our DNA.

If you are keen to secure a progressive role within a unique top 15 accountancy firm offering a great career progression, please apply today to find out more.

We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Haines Watts by any means. For any CVs which are submitted without instruction from the Haines Watts Recruitment team, Haines Watts reserves the right to contact and work directly with these candidates without payment of any agency fee.