Semi-Senior Accountant – Outsourcing & Financial Reporting

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Semi‑Senior Accountant to join our Outsourcing & Financial Reporting team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and gaining experience across management accounting, statutory reporting, taxation and outsourced finance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for a range of clients.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end accounting processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform bookkeeping tasks as required.
• Prepare and review balance‑sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and pre‑payments.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and returns, working alongside senior team members.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and address client VAT queries.
• Provide outsourced finance services, delivering timely and accurate financial information.
• Assist with cash‑flow reporting, financial analysis and ad‑hoc management information.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries professionally.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice or outsourced accounting environment, or a recent graduate with an accounting/finance degree.
• Actively studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
• Exposure to preparing accounts, VAT returns and management information.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving approach.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Double‑entry bookkeeping
• Management accounting
• Statutory reporting
• Corporation tax computations
• VAT return preparation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Journal entry processing
• Accruals and pre‑payments handling
• Cash‑flow reporting
• Financial analysis

What we offer

• Supportive, forward‑thinking team environment.
• Broad exposure to a varied client portfolio.
• Opportunities to develop a career within accountancy.