Accounts Semi-Senior/Senior
Employer Location Banbury, Oxfordshire, England Salary - per annum + Competitive, DOE Closing date 15 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Qualified Accounts Senior/Semi Senior
Banbury
Permanent, Full-Time
£35,000 - £45,000
Role Purpose
To deliver high-quality accounting services while contributing to the development of the practice with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Preparation of client accounts and tax returns based on provided information
2. Advising on tax liabilities and payment schedules
3. Liaising with clients to obtain necessary financial data, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
4. Acting as a key contact for clients on day-to-day financial matters
5. Assisting in tax planning and advisory services for individuals and businesses
6. Supporting senior team members with business planning and specialised assignments
7. Identifying and presenting tax planning opportunities
8. Monitoring personal work quality and quantity against agreed targets
9. Recording chargeable time and ensuring maximum efficiency
10. Providing coaching and guidance to trainees
11. Engaging in professional development and training courses
12. Utilising support networks for clarification on technical queries
13. Performing bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier management, and financial reporting
14. Supporting clients with accounting software and bookkeeping queries
15. Participating in client seminars and promotional activities
16. Contributing to business development and client referrals
Required Skills & Knowledge
17. Strong proficiency in financial reporting and tax preparation
18. Experience with accounting systems such as CCH, Xero, Sage, and Farmplan
19. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
20. Effective communication and active listening abilities
21. High level of computer literacy
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
22. ACA or ACCA qualified/semi-qualified
23. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional accounting environment
Desirable:
24. Degree or equivalent experience
25. Experience with cloud-based accounting software
26. Familiarity with rural business financial services
Personal Attributes
27. Strong presence with excellent communication skills
28. Ability to quickly build trust and rapport
29. High level of confidentiality and professionalism
30. Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
31. Resilient, energetic, and self-motivated
32. Innovative thinker with strong analytical skills
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
33. Corporate Governance
34. Credit Control
35. Part-Qualified Accountant
36. Payroll
37. Public Practice Accounting
38. Public Services Accounting
39. Senior Finance – Qualified
40. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
41. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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