Accounts Semi Senior (JO0000000717)

Overview

Reference
JO0000000717

Salary
£25,000 - £28,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Lancashire -- Burnley

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
19 January 2026


Semi-Senior Accountant - Office Based, Burnley


Description: This is an exciting opportunity for an accounts semi-senior to Join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm with an exciting portfolio of clients. Be part of an ambitious company aiming to become a top 20 UK practice through organic growth and targeted mergers and acquisitions.


Semi Senior Accountant - Key Responsibilities:


·Client Management: Work with owner-managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
·Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
·Preparation of Personal Tax Returns.
·Record Processing: Process client records accurately and efficiently.
·Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
·VAT Returns: Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
·Supervision of Junior Staff.
·Client Support: Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
·Administration: Carry out administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.


Semi Senioir Accountant - Key Skills and Competencies:


·Background in Accounting Practice with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
·Knowledge of IRIS, Xero, and Sage is preferred.
·AAT4 qualification or someone starting ACCA Studies.
·Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
·Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
·Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
·Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering value to the business.
·A collaborative team player.
·High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.


Semi Senior Accountant Benefits:


·Holiday and Leave: 24 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
·Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions and death in service cover.
·Free Onsite Parking.
·Professional Development: Study support for ACA/ACCA, plus continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development.


Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered), as a thank you, you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period.
The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in permanent and contract practice assignments including:
·Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior
·Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate
·Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior
·Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior
·Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A
·Payroll Bureau
·Practice Managers
 


Contact information

Kirsti Vaisto