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This Accounts Senior / Semi Senior opportunity in Banbury, gives you the chance to work with a wide variety of clients, develop as a trusted adviser, and progress in a supportive and forward-thinking practice. If you're ACA or ACCA qualified (or studying), and want more responsibility, recognition, and variety, this could be the move for you.

As the Accounts Senior / Semi Senior, you'll gain exposure to everything from accounts and tax to advisory projects, helping clients improve their businesses while building your own professional expertise.

Alongside technical development, you'll also be encouraged to coach junior colleagues, play an active part in business development, and benefit from a flexible working culture that truly values work-life balance.

Role Overview

• Prepare client accounts and tax returns, meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Liaise with clients to gather information and advise on accounting or tax matters
• Support partners and managers with tax planning and advisory projects
• Assist clients with accounting software and bookkeeping queries
• Supervise and coach junior team members on the job
• Contribute to business development, seminars, and marketing activities

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent experience
• Experience within accountancy practice
• Confident in preparing accounts and personal tax returns
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of systems such as CCH, Xero, or Sage
• Excellent communicator with strong problem-solving ability
• Organised, proactive, and eager to take on new challenges

What's on Offer

• £35,000 to £45,000 salary
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Healthcare cover and cashback plan via Vitality
• Pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance and cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme options
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee assistance programme for confidential support
• Regular social events, away days, and charity activities

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Accounts Senior / Semi Senior.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Sole Trader and Partnership accounts and tax returns .

• Complete Limited Company accounts and tax returns (FRS105 and FRS102 S1a).

• Process and submit VAT returns .

• Prepare and submit CIS returns .

• Actively manage your own client portfolio through regular calls, emails, and meetings.

• Review work completed by junior Accounts Assistants.

• Prepare year-end letters for clients.

• Contribute positively to a small team environment .

What we're looking for:

• Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience/qualification).

• Proven experience working in an accountancy practice .

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a small team.

• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and receive feedback.

• Ability to hit the ground running and start as soon as possible.

Perks of working here:

• Christmas Shutdown: Potential for a full Christmas shutdown based on team performance against KPIs (fees billed, tax returns submitted).

• Team Incentives: Quarterly staff events are offered upon achieving team KPIs.

• Convenient Parking: Free on-site and off-road parking available; located near a train station.

• Flexibility Considered: While primarily an in-office role, individual requirements regarding working hours can be discussed with the Director and Practice Manager.

Join us and become a key part of the growing team!

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Job title: Senior Accountant/Semi Senior Accountant (Depending on experience)

Location: Stratford upon Avon

Working pattern: Full time, Mon-Fri 8:15-5:15

Package: Circa 45,000 , hybrid working, healthcare, and more

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a top 100 accountancy practice in Stratford upon Avon for either a Senior Accountant or Semi Senior Accountant, depending on your experience.

This practice are a highly reputable company who provide extensive benefits, and progression routes for all candidates. They boast a great working culture, that embraces change and innovation, which has ensured continued growth, and top 100 status

If you are a Senior Accountant or Semi Senior Accountant, looking to progress and establish themselves in a firm with excellent benefits, then this is the role for you!

• Accounts & Tax Preparation - Prepare and submit client accounts and tax returns, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely filing.
• Client Liaison - Act as a proactive point of contact, gathering information and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Business & Tax Planning - Support managers and partners with tax planning, advisory projects, and identifying opportunities to add client value.
• Quality & Performance - Deliver work to high standards, monitor budgets, record chargeable time, and maximise recovery.
• Team Support & Development - Provide coaching to trainees and collaborate with colleagues across assignments.
• Technical & Professional Growth - Attend training, use support networks, and apply knowledge to complex queries.
• Bookkeeping & Systems Support - Assist clients with bookkeeping, ledgers, management accounts, and software queries.
• Firm Representation - Support marketing efforts, client seminars, and contribute to lead generation for wealth planning services.

• Ability to complete accounts files accurately and efficiently
• Ability to complete personal tax returns accurately and efficiently
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong active listening skills
• Excellent problem resolutions skills and idea generation ability
• In depth accounts prep Knowledge
• Knowledge of Accounting systems including, CCH, Xero, Sage line 50, Farmplan and other software as required. Knowledge of their uses and benefits
• ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified

• Salary depending on experience, but likely to range up to 45,000 (potentially more)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, and option to purchase or sell holiday
• Vitality healthcare
• Medical cash plan
• Auto enrolment to company pension
• Provided with own laptop
• Flexible working hours. 5 core working hours

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Job Title: Accounts Semi Senior / Senior
Location: Taunton
Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)

The Role:
A growing accountancy practice in Taunton is seeking an Accounts Semi Senior / Senior to join their expanding team. With a significant number of new clients coming on board, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to take on responsibility within a supportive and progressive firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing year-end accounts to final stage for a varied portfolio of clients

• Managing and developing a portfolio of clients across multiple industries

• Preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations

• Liaising directly with clients, providing proactive support and advice

• Assisting with onboarding of new clients as the firm continues to grow

Requirements:

• AAT Level 4 qualified or QBE (qualified by experience)

• Recent practice experience is essential

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to hit the ground running

• Confident in client communication and relationship management

• Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing practice

The Practice:
This is a forward-thinking and fast-growing practice with exciting growth plans and a broad client base. They pride themselves on providing tailored client service and supporting staff with genuine opportunities for progression.

Please do apply if this role is of interest to you. 

On behalf of an expanding accountancy practice, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior/Semi Senior to join the team at the firm’s Banbury office.  This firm has a large agricultural client base and whilst not essential, some experience within agricultural accounting would be highly beneficially.

This role would suit either a qualified accountant as a Senior or an exceptional part qualified as Semi Senior, and the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to thrive and progress within a successful and expanding practice.  This is a firm that focusses upon its employees through social events, and flexible, hybrid working patterns, striving to make time spent in the office rewarding and enjoyable.

As Accounts Senior/Semi Senior, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts
• Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters
• Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients
• Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters
• Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to the attention of partners/ client as appropriate
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
• Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
• Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
• Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors
• Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
• Prepare client tax returns, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines
• Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required
• Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
• Assist the Partner and Manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department

To be considered for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role, applicants will have the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified (an exceptional finalist or part qualified may be considered) with at least two years’ experience within practice
• Experience of accounting for agricultural and rural businesses would be an advantage
• Ability to prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently with a good knowledge of all taxes
• Be IT literate, with knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero, CCH and Sage
• Have excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills
• Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail
• Highly organised and self-motivated

In addition to the above, you will live within commuting distance of Banbury and be willing to work outside normal hours as required.

Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.  This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice.  We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants.  Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

TPF Recruitment, Surrey's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, are supporting a fantastic firm of chartered accountants in Godalming who are looking to recruit an Audit Semi-Senior / Senior. This is a fantastic opportunity, where you will work in an audit semi-senior / senior role, servicing an exciting client base.

As a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant, you will be exposed to a diverse range of responsibilities within a mixed position, ensuring that no two days are the same. This role will provide you with vast exposure to various accounting functions, including but not limited to:

Our client, a highly esteemed accountancy practice based in Bexhill, is currently seeking an Audit Assistant/ Semi-Senior to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take on increasing responsibility and advance their career within a successful and expanding firm.

About the Company: Our client is a fast-growing and forward-moving accountancy practice known for its exceptional service and dedication to client satisfaction. With a diverse client base comprising sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, OMBs, and SMEs across various sectors, our client has established a strong reputation for excellence. The clients' turnovers range from small to multimillion-pound businesses, providing a stimulating and varied work environment.

Key Responsibilities: Assisting in the planning and execution of audit engagements for a range of clientsConducting fieldwork, including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical review proceduresPreparing audit working papers and draft financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulationsCollaborating effectively with audit team members and clients to ensure efficient and accurate completion of engagementsIdentifying and communicating audit findings, risks, and recommendations to managementContributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes and proceduresProviding support and guidance to junior team members as needed

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