Management Accounts Semi Senior

We are looking for a confident and experienced Semi-Senior Management Accountant to join our team. This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with clients, has strong bookkeeping and management accounts experience, and is looking for a stable position within a supportive environment.

We welcome applications from candidates returning to work after raising a family or taking a career break. The right individual may be part-qualified, qualified by experience, or hold relevant accounting qualifications. We are seeking someone who is comfortable working at this level and is looking for a long-term role.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Reviewing client bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• VAT return preparation, review and submission.
• Preparation of statutory accounts will be a key responsibility within the role, requiring strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and experience in producing compliant accounts for a range of clients.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Assisting clients with cloud accounting software and day-to-day finance processes.
• Posting journals including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Bank, debtor, creditor and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing and reviewing bookkeeping records.
• Producing management information and financial reports for clients.
• Supporting senior team members with client work and ad hoc projects.
• Assisting with year-end preparation and handover to accounts teams where required.
• Preparation of statutory accounts would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice, ideally 4+ years’.
• Experience preparing management accounts and/or statutory accounts independently.
• Strong bookkeeping experience.
• Good knowledge of VAT compliance and VAT return preparation.
• Experience using Xero.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.

Desirable

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Experience working with SME clients across a variety of sectors.

Personal Qualities

• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Friendly and professional manner.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Practical and solutions focused.
• Looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive practice environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Varied client portfolio.
• Opportunity to utilise and further develop existing skills.
• A role that can accommodate individuals returning to the workplace after a career break or family commitments.
• Competitive salary.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person