Semi Senior Accountant

Sheridan Maine · Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Semi Senior Accountant at Sheridan Maine, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£35,000 per annum
Location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
16 Sep 2026
Sector
Accountant

28% below the typical rate for accountant

Reference 387190141

About the role

Semi-Senior Accountant | Kent | Permanent | Up to £35k p.a.


“Accounting is the best place to start because it’s the purest form of finance. You can’t fool it; it’s empirical.”
- Robert Kiyosaki


Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent that is looking to recruit a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to develop their practice experience, take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role
Working closely with managers and senior members of the team, you will provide accounting support to a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Your responsibilities as a Semi-Senior Accountant will include:
  • Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
    • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
    • Assisting with personal and corporation tax returns
    • Maintaining accurate accounting records for clients
    • Completing bookkeeping and reconciliations
    • Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting
    • Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain relevant information
    • Supporting senior team members with ad hoc accounting and advisory work
    • Building strong, professional relationships with clients

About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded finance professional with previous experience within an accountancy practice.

To succeed as the Semi-Senior Accountant, you will have:
  • 2 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
    • Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients
    • Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax principles
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Excellent communication and organisational skills
    • The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
    • Good IT and accounting software skills
    • AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or actively working towards a professional qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join an established Kent-based practice, broaden their client experience and continue developing their career.

Apply now to find out more about this Semi-Senior Accountant opportunity through Sheridan Maine.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Reference: 387190141 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Sheridan Maine

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