PQ Semi-Senior - Fantastic Practice!

Job Description

Butler Rose is delighted to be working with a well-established and modern accountancy practice that is currently looking to recruit a Part-Qualified Semi-Senior Accountant to join their growing team in Thame.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking firm that prides itself on investing in its people and providing excellent career progression opportunities.

As a Semi-Senior, you will play an integral role in supporting the senior members of the team with a broad range of accountancy services, including year-end accounts preparation, audit, tax returns, bookkeeping, and liaising with clients on a regular basis.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A £500 welcome bonus following probation
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• 20 days holiday (+ bank holidays) + exam / exam prep leave days, which equates to 2 days of paid leave per paper. Those reaching their 10th, 25th and 40th work anniversaries are awarded 5 days of additional leave to be enjoyed in their 11th, 26th, and 41st years of service.
• An excellent study support package, including paid time off for college and exam days, as well as course and exam fees
• Agile working policy, allowing 50:50 spilt between home and office working following probation and flexible working hours from day 1
• Digital Nomad policy, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year
• A salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Occupational maternity and paternity pay, increasing statutory pay to full pay for the 2 weeks of paternity leave and for the first 26 weeks of maternity leave.
• Progress reviews and SMART performance objectives
• Exposure across the breadth of the accounting industry helping to build great advisory skills
• Great working environment and regular staff socials and opportunities to support charity events
• Lots more!

About the Role:

• Preparing financial statements for a wide range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Preparing tax returns, identifying tax reliefs, explaining liabilities, and handling more complex tax queries than the juniors, including identifying basic tax planning opportunities
• Bookkeeping and management of client accounts.
• Preparation of VAT returns and other regulatory filings.
• Independently perform audit tests, plan audit sections to identify and mitigate risks, review Trainee work, ensure timely completion of write-ups, attend stocktakes, and communicate effectively with clients and Trainees.
• Maintaining client relationships and offering advice on financial matters.
• Supervision of junior staff members, providing guidance and support.
• Handling client queries and providing proactive support to clients.

About You:

• ACA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent (or currently studying towards).
• Previous experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.

If this is of interest, please contact Victoria Newing ASAP on 07384237958 or send your CV to v . newing @ butlerrose . com

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.