Semi Qualified Accountant - Practice
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7GA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4756345_1767004993 |
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Are you an ambitious practice accountant looking for genuine progression, professional development and exposure to a wide variety of clients?
Our client is a growing, people-focused accountancy practice offering a rare opportunity to build a long-term career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Why this opportunity stands out
Our client is on an exciting growth journey, with plans for expansion, new offices and continued investment in their teams. You won't be lost in a large firm or restricted to one function. Instead, you'll gain end-to-end experience across accounts, tax, VAT and client advisory work, developing into a well-rounded, commercially minded accountant.
You'll work closely with an experienced Practice Manager and a collaborative team of bookkeepers and accountants who genuinely support each other's development. Professional growth is built into their culture, with structured pathways and clear expectations at every stage.
The Role
A great fit for someone AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified, with existing experience in practice and the ambition to continue progressing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax, self assessment and property accounts
- Supporting with VAT returns and bookkeeping duties
- Managing your own portfolio of clients with accuracy and professionalism
- Acting as the main point of contact for client queries
- Spotting opportunities to add value beyond compliance
- Collaborating with team members and sharing knowledge
- Assisting bookkeepers and reviewing work as you progress
- Contributing ideas for improvements and best practice
What You'll Bring
- AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice
- Solid technical grounding in accounts prep, VAT, self assessment and corporation tax
- Confidence with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
- Strong attention to detail, curiosity and a problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication skills with a client-first attitude
- Drive to develop, qualify and step into more responsibility over time
What Success Looks Like
- Month 1: Settled in, familiar with systems, preparing basic accounts and responding to client queries
- Month 3: Confidently managing your own client portfolio with minimal supervision
- Months 6 to 12: Supporting junior team members, reviewing work, and demonstrating clear progression toward senior responsibilities
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary DOE
- Full study support (including structured study time and exam support)
- Exposure to an impressive range of clients and sectors
- Supportive management team committed to your development
- Profit-related rewards
- Modern office environment with excellent facilities
- Flexible working hours around core times (9:30-4:30, with earlier finish options in summer)
- Access to a private healthcare plan via salary sacrifice
Be Part of a Firm That Invests in You
If you're looking for a practice role with genuine development, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact - this is the ideal next step.
What you need to do now
Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.
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