Semi-Senior Accountant / Accounts Assistant Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (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) * Experienced using Xero preferred * 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 – £40,000, 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. Apply Now