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Semi-Senior Accountant
Crawley
28,000 - 38,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Full-time (4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 18:00)
We are delighted to be working with our client, a fast-growing and technology-driven accountancy firm based in Crawley, to recruit a talented Semi-Senior Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about accounting, client service, and career progression. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Managing Director as the first hire in a forward-thinking firm. You'll have a unique opportunity to influence the company's growth and be involved in a wide variety of work, including accounts preparation, tax compliance, client advisory services, and cloud accounting implementation.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts (FRS 102 1A & FRS 105), management accounts, and VAT returns
- Assist in preparing corporation tax computations and self-assessment tax returns
- Perform bookkeeping, payroll, CIS returns, and pension submissions
- Work with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Dext
- Support with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for clients
- Liaise with clients regularly, providing proactive support and advice
- Keep up to date with UK accounting and tax legislation
About you:
- Part-qualified or newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/AAT) with 2-3 years' experience in a practice environment
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of client work
- Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax principles
- Skilled in cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Dext preferred)
- Proactive and tech-savvy, with a drive to continuously improve processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What's in it for you:
- 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) with full-time pay
- Competitive salary up to 38,000 per annum
- Company pension, private medical insurance (including immediate family), and well-being support
- Free on-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
- Full study support (if applicable) and regular CPD training
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Huge potential for career development as the company grows
If you're a forward-thinking accountant looking to make your mark in a modern, digital-first environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
