Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 (DOE) plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Agency: Diamond Search Recruitment (Exclusive Role)
Diamond Search Recruitment are exclusively representing a highly respected and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Ashford. With a diverse client portfolio ranging from individuals and sole traders to SMEs and large limited companies, our client offers comprehensive accountancy services delivered with professionalism, care, and integrity.
They are a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, community involvement, and a genuinely supportive, friendly culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Accounts Assistant or Semi-Senior looking to grow within a caring and ambitious practice.
The Role
As an Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant, you will work within a supportive team to deliver high-quality accountancy services to a varied client base. Responsibilities include:
* Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements
* Producing management accounts
* VAT & CIS returns
* Supporting tax compliance and responding to HMRC queries
* Providing excellent client service and maintaining strong relationships
* Working on ad hoc projects as required
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
* Accountancy practice experience (essential)
* AAT qualified
* ACCA PQ / or looking to study ACCA (with study support)
* Strong experience with Xero
* Excellent Excel skills, including formulas
* Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, VAT and tax
* High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
* Confident communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £25,000 – £35,000, plus benefits.
* Full ACCA study support
* Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client base
* Friendly, values-led culture with strong CSR commitment
* Supportive leadership team and excellent long-term career progression
* A caring employer who invests in staff development and wellbeing
Apply Now!
If you have the skills and experience required and you are looking to join a progressive, supportive, and socially responsible accountancy practice, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy