Accountant - Semi-senior Overview * £28-40k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience * Based in Liverpoool or Manchester * Permanent, full-time role My Client is recruiting for a part-qualified or qualified Semi-Senior to support the Audit and Accounts Managers and Supervisors at a progressive and friendly practice. Our firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career part-qualified or qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job. Candidate Requirements: * ACCA/ICAEW newly qualified or part qualified * 1 - 3 years’ in-practice experience * Familiar with financial reporting standards * Experience of statutory audit * Some experience of statutory tax * Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience * Experience of Bookkeeping The Ideal Candidate: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Good attention to detail * A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness * The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively * Strong interpersonal skills * Enthusiastic with a positive attitude * Courteous and professional The Workplace: My Client is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history. Personality,clarity and attention to detail and a good work ethic make for the right hire. The Role: As the Semi-Senior Accountant your day-to-day will include: * Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments * Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager’s or partners’ instructions. * Supervising junior staff during the accounts processes and reviewing their work * Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner * Managing client communication in effective manner Useful attributes (any of the following): * As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic. * Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation * Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches * Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs * Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential