Audit & Accounts Semi Senior
Sheridan Maine · London, Greater London
Audit & Accounts Semi Senior at Sheridan Maine, based in London, Greater London, paying £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £40,000 per annum
- Location
- London, Greater London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 1 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Accountant
18% below the typical rate for accountant
Reference 387190146
About the role
“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 an established and highly regarded accountancy practice in South West London, which is looking to recruit an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to join its friendly and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, working with a varied portfolio of clients and gaining valuable exposure to both accounts and audit.
The Role
This is a predominantly accounts-focused position, with approximately 70–80% of the role dedicated to accounts work and 20–30% to audit.
Working closely with experienced Seniors, Managers and Directors, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients while continuing to develop your technical and client-facing skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients
- Preparing accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Supporting corporation tax compliance work
- Assisting with audit assignments, including audit planning, fieldwork and completion
- Preparing audit documentation and working papers
- Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
- Managing your own workload and ensuring assignments are completed within agreed deadlines
- Working collaboratively with Seniors, Managers and Directors across the practice
We are looking for an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
You will ideally have:
- At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
- Previous exposure to audit work
- A good understanding of UK accounting standards
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- A proactive approach and genuine desire to develop your career in practice
What's on Offer?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established accountancy practice offering a supportive and professional working environment, with the opportunity to build your technical experience and progress your career.
You can expect:
- A varied portfolio of clients
- Exposure to both accounts and audit
- A supportive and collaborative team
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply now or contact Sheridan Maine for more information.
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: 387190146 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 1 Oct 2026 · Listed via Sheridan Maine
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