Semi Senior Accountant | Cheshire / Stoke-on-Trent | Full Time with Hybrid option once established | Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm| £32,000 – £38,000 DOE Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a role that offers greater autonomy, broader client exposure, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a close-knit team? Our client is a well-established independent accountancy practice operating across Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent, supporting a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients. With a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this is a business where every team member plays an important role and individual contribution is highly valued. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, they are now looking to appoint a Semi Senior Accountant to strengthen the team and support delivery across both offices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into a broader, more hands-on role with strong exposure across accounts, tax and client management, whilst working closely with senior leadership. What will your role look like? Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Producing VAT returns and management accounts for a varied SME client base Supporting both corporate and personal tax compliance activities Managing multiple client assignments simultaneously and ensuring timely delivery Working directly with clients to gather information and provide day-to-day support Taking ownership of work through to completion under manager review Supporting delivery of subcontracted and overflow work where required Building strong client relationships and maintaining excellent service standards Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines Contributing to a busy and collaborative practice environment Exposure to a broad range of SME and owner-managed clients, providing varied day-to-day learning and development Occasional client visits may be required, though this is not a regular expectation Are you the right person for the job? You’ll ideally come from a UK accountancy practice background and be comfortable managing a varied workload with increasing levels of independence. 2–4 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice environment Strong accounts preparation experience from trial balance through to completion Experience producing VAT returns and supporting tax compliance activities Comfortable managing work independently with minimal supervision ACA / ACCA part-qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Experience using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicating directly with clients Positive, adaptable approach and comfortable working within a small team environment Ability to work autonomously in a busy practice environment Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME setting with varied responsibilities across multiple client types Full UK driving licence preferred due to office locations and occasional travel between sites/client visits What’s in it for you? Salary circa £32,000 – £38,000 depending on experience Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain wider exposure Broad experience across accounts, tax and client advisory work High levels of autonomy and ownership from day one Exposure to a diverse SME and owner-managed business client base Strong progression opportunities as the practice continues to grow Ability to work across both Cheshire (Congleton area) and Stoke-on-Trent offices, including free parking available at both office locations 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising over time with service (with uplift from one year plus) Support for professional development and qualifications, including study support and time off for exams (including apprenticeship support where relevant) Hybrid working available, with ad hoc flexibility initially and potential for a more regular arrangement once established in the role. What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.