Accounts Semi Senior

Kenton Black are delighted to be working with a top 100 firm of accountants and business advisors in Manchester currently looking to recruit a an Accounts Semi Senior with a minimum of 2 years current UK practice experience.
As Accounts Semi Senior you will be joining a fast-growing dynamic accountancy and business advisory firm with multiple offices across the North West. They are a forward thinking organisation where you will have access to the latest technologies and be part of a collaborative and inclusive working culture where their people come first.
You will be working alongside a team of talented and dedicated professionals. They are a firm committed to supporting the growth and development of their team supported by comprehensive training programmes, mentor opportunities and a clear path to career progression in order for you to be the very best you can be.
You should be AAT, ACA or ACCA studier with accounts preparation experience within a similar environment.
The roles involves strong teamwork as well as direct interaction with clients, so self-confidence and good interpersonal skills are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Accounts Semi Senior your key responsibilities will include:
-2 years experience in an accounting firm with similar clients (not contractor accountancy)
-Preparation of small accounts from books and records and software (for example Xero, Sage QuickBooks)
-Use of Xero preferred
-Some bookkeeping and VAT knowledge
-Studying AAT, ACA or ACCA
-Salary up to £25k
PERSON SPECIFICATION
-AAT, ACCA or ACA studier
-Current accounts experience in an Accountancy Practice Firm
-Basic knowledge of accounting packages including Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc.
-Basic knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS 102
BENEFITS
You will receive a competitive salary, subject to annual merit based reviews, plus additional benefits including:
-Employers contributions to the company pension scheme
-Life insurance of 4 x salary
-Sick pay
-Access to a flexible employee perks scheme
-Company staff and social events
-“Dress for your day” with smart casual wear welcome on office days
-Free parking on a rota basis
-You will initially receive 23 days holiday per year (3 to be taken between Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays with scope for future increase
-Flexible working hours within a seven hour working day
-Hybrid work approach of two days home and three days in the office unless at clients’ premises
All benefits may vary dependent on the level of the employee
SUMMARY
-People development is core to their ethos, with regular technical and soft skills training.
-Work / life balance is fundamental to them and their people, and is a key benefit of a career with this firm.
-They provide great opportunities for progression and development, and hope you will enjoy a rewarding long term career with them.
You will be joining a well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in central Manchester. The vacancies within their Accounts Team have come about due to the significant growth of the firm’s overall business, specifically within the accounts team.
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This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black Finance
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Worcester, Dundee and Aberdeen, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK