Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Benfleet (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE) Are you a driven Accounts professional looking to take the next step in your practice career? We’re supporting a well-established and growing accountancy firm in Benfleet who are seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role covering Accounts, Management Accounts, VAT, and Tax, with the flexibility of hybrid working. The Role: As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting on a range of compliance and advisory tasks. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses • Producing monthly/quarterly management accounts with insightful commentary • Completing VAT returns and providing guidance on VAT queries • Assisting with corporation and personal tax computations • Supporting juniors and reviewing work where required • Building strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact About You: We’re looking for someone who is: • Part-qualified ACCA/ACA or AAT Qualified (or QBE with strong practice experience) • Experienced in an accountancy practice environment • Confident working across Accounts, VAT, Tax and Management Accounts • Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload • Strong with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) What’s On Offer • £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience • Hybrid working model • Study support available for ACCA/ACA if required • A friendly, supportive team with opportunities for progression • Exposure to a broad client portfolio and interesting work To be considered, apply directly through this advert OR contact Ben Bennett at Reed in Southend for a confidential chat: