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Accounts Semi Senior

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Permanent

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Description

Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Semi Senior on behalf of a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Southend-on-Sea. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and highly respected firm offering excellent benefits, a supportive working environment, and clear scope for progression. With a strong presence in the local market, the firm is known for its commitment to staff development and client service excellence.

The successful candidate will work closely with a friendly and experienced team, assisting in the preparation of accounts for a varied portfolio of clients, including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. You will gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of work and enjoy plenty of client contact, helping to develop your technical and interpersonal skills in a progressive and professional setting. Study support may also be offered for those working towards their AAT, ACA or ACCA qualifications.

At Crowe Watson, we pride ourselves on working with some of the best accountancy practices in the UK, and we are passionate about helping professionals grow their careers. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of statutory accounts for a variety of clients

Supporting senior staff with audit and assurance work (where applicable)

Liaising with clients to request records and resolve queries

Assisting with VAT returns and management accounts

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and legislation

Requirements:

Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment

AAT qualified or currently studying AAT/ACA/ACCA (study support available)

Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Good knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, Xero)

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.