Sheridan Maine
Semi Senior Accountant
Semi Senior Accountant at Sheridan Maine, based in London, Greater London, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £35,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London, Greater London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
26% below the typical rate for accountant
Reference 387190216
About the role
“A good accountant is a good poet. He appreciates the true value of things.” — Robert Frost
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded and expanding accountancy practice in the City of London for a talented Semi Senior Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic practice environment. Working with a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, partnerships, and limited companies, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and client advisory work.
Key responsibilities of the Semi Senior Accountant:
- Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
- Preparing corporation tax returns and supporting schedules.
- Completing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Assisting with bookkeeping and cloud accounting assignments.
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
- Supporting senior team members with client engagements and ad hoc projects.
- Assisting with the preparation of personal tax returns where required.
- Maintaining accurate working papers and ensuring assignments are completed on time.
- Building strong client relationships through excellent service and communication.
- AAT qualified or be actively studying towards ACA or ACCA qualifications.
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
- Experience preparing accounts for a range of business entities.
- A sound understanding of bookkeeping, VAT, and financial reporting principles.
- Good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
What's on Offer for the Semi Senior Accountant?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Full study support for ACA or ACCA qualifications.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing firm.
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.
Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for a confidential discussion.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Reference: 387190216 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Sheridan Maine
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