Accounts Semi-Senior

Accounts Semi-Senior - Independent Accountancy Practice Reading Permanent, Full-Time Our client, a long‑established and growing independent firm of chartered accountants, supports a wide range of SME, owner‑managed, and regulated organisations across sectors including professional services, property, construction, technology, not‑for‑profit, and retail. Due to sustained business growth and increasing client demand, they are seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their expanding team. Role Overview Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting assignments, including: Preparing financial accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships across a variety of industries Completing monthly and quarterly management accounts, including VAT returns Assisting with larger and more complex accounting assignments Preparing corporation tax computations and returns Liaising with clients, partners, and internal teams to progress work and resolve queries Building strong relationships with clients through effective stakeholder management Contributing to team success by motivating, supporting, and helping to supervise junior colleagues Developing your technical knowledge and skills through self‑study and participation in the firm's training programme Supporting managers and partners with ad‑hoc project work, as requiredSkills & Experience AAT qualified or qualified by experience Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice handling similar assignments A proactive, hands‑on approach with willingness to "go the extra mile" Experience working with SME/owner‑managed businesses Strong team player with a collaborative approach Good written and verbal communication skills Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)