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Why choose Public Practice Recruitment Ltd for Accounts Jobs and Careers?
- We’re specialists recruiters, working exclusively for accountancy firms. We also help hundreds of accountants every year to find new accountancy job opportunities.
- Thousands of Accountancy firms from across the UK engage Public Practice Recruitment Ltd. They value our unrivalled ability to source the very best candidates for accountancy practices across the UK.
- Our experience – over 15 years of specialist recruiting for literally hundreds of UK accountancy firms.
- Our unmatched track record of successful appointments demonstrates our dedication to giving candidates the best, most thorough support in attaining their career goals.
- Our team works rigorously. We leave no stone unturned to match the right accountancy skills with the right accountancy job with the right practice.
- Are you an accountant? Then we’ll use all our skill and know-how to help you achieve your long-term career goals.
Latest Accounts Jobs
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Semi Senior
Are you an experienced Semi Senior Accountant or have the problem-solving skills to be one? Would you like to work with a firm of accountants that values its employees and provides an enviable benefits package and flexible working hours? If so, this Semi Senior Accountant role within an expanding and progressive accountancy firm in Staffordshire could be for you. As an AAT-qualified accountant, you might be aiming for your ACCA and will need two years of practice experience and be passionate about helping your clients. In addition to being an out-and-out numbers person and a go-to for your clients’ questions, you’ll also be a team player, fostering a supportive culture that encourages and celebrates everyone’s hard work and dedication.Stoke on Trent -
Senior Accountant
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant or a Semi Senior Accountant that is ready for the next step on the career ladder? Would you like to work with a firm of accountants that values its employees and provides a desirable benefits package and flexible working hours? If so, this Senior Accountant role within this expanding and reputable firm of accountants could be for you. As an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant, you will need three years of practice experience and be passionate about helping your clients. In addition to being an out-and-out numbers person and a go-to for your clients’ questions, you’ll also be a team player, fostering a supportive culture that encourages and celebrates everyone’s hard work and dedication. For the right person, this established and growing firm in Staffordshire offers a friendly and fun environment with a free and open-minded approach. With flexible working, a generous benefits package, socials, and a commitment to your personal development, you’ll feel valued every day.Stoke on Trent -
Junior Accountant
Are you looking for your first step into a professional career in accountancy? Would you like to work with a firm of accountants that values its employees and provides funded training and career development? If so, this Junior Accountant role within a progressive and dynamic accounting firm in Stoke on Trent could be for you. As a Trainee Accountant, you will need to demonstrate a strong academic record at GCSE and A level, however, previous accountancy experience is not required. If you have a desire to learn, a passion for delivering the highest levels of service and enjoy a challenge, then we’re interested in hearing from you. For the right person, this established and growing firm offers a friendly and fun environment with a free and open-minded approach. With flexible working, a generous benefits package, socials, and a commitment to your personal development, you’ll feel valued every day.Stoke on Trent -
Bookkeeper
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper that is looking to make a move to a more flexible and exciting company? Would you like to work with a firm of accountants that values its employees and provides funded training and career development? If so, this Bookkeeper role within a progressive and dynamic accountancy firm in Stoke on Trent could be for you. As a Bookkeeper, you will need two years of experience in your field, knowledge of Xero (and similar), and high attention to detail. Perhaps equally as important -- you’ll have a willingness to question, spot an opportunity, and have bright ideas and solutions -- you’ll want to be part of this firm’s success. If you have a desire to learn, a passion for delivering the highest levels of service and enjoy a challenge, then we’re interested in hearing from you.Stoke on Trent -
Senior Accountant/Client Manager
Are you an experienced Client Manager that is looking to make a move to a more flexible job and firm that rewards your commitment to customer service excellence? Would you like to work with a firm of accountants that values its employees and provides an enviable benefits package? If so, this Senior Accountant / Client Manager role within a progressive and expanding accountancy firm in Staffordshire could be for you. As an ACA or ACCA-qualified Client Manager, you will need two years of experience as a senior accountant and be an out-and-out networker and relationship builder. Perhaps equally as important -- you’ll have a willingness to question, spot an opportunity, and have bright ideas and solutions for clients.Stoke on Trent -
Partner Designate
Have you outgrown your senior role in your current accounting firm and want to progress your career? If so, we would like to talk to you in the strictest confidence. Are you a Senior Manager or Associate Director with demonstrable accounting experience seeking a practice that will reward your client management skills, recognise your contribution as a team member, and support your wellbeing? A Cheshire-based, leading firm of accountants has a new vacancy for a Partner Designate due to rapid growth. As an ACA/ACCA-qualified, full-time Partner Designate, you will have the freedom to influence the future direction of this leading independent firm of accountants. Ideal for a driven individual who would like to progress through to salaried-partner level, this job will involve developing an extensive SME portfolio and requires a person with exceptionalChester -
Semi Senior
Are you a driven Semi-Senior seeking a new role within a firm of accountants based in Solihull? Are you looking for progression within your accountancy career to Semi-Senior? A multi-partner, Birmingham-based accountancy business has a new and exciting vacancy for a Semi-Senior that has, or is willing to study towards, an AAT/ACCA/ICAEW qualification. As an enthusiastic accountant, you’ll need to have substantial tax and accounting knowledge and experience, be a self-starter, and understand the value of teamwork for this job. This firm of accountants is situated on the outskirts of Birmingham and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package.Solihull -
Semi Senior
Are you a motivated Semi-Senior seeking a new role within an established firm of accountants based in Leicester? Are you an accountant looking for progression within your accountancy career and have the initiative and problem-solving skills to be a Semi-Senior? A family-run, Leicestershire-based accountancy business has a new and exciting vacancy for a Semi-Senior that has, or is willing to study towards, an AAT/ACCA/ICAEW qualification. As a budding chartered accountant, you’ll need to have substantial tax and accounting knowledge and experience, be a self-starter, and understand the value of teamwork.Leicester -
Semi Senior
Are you a motivated Semi-Senior seeking a new role within an established firm of accountants based in Stourbridge? Are you an accountant looking for progression within your accountancy career and have the initiative and problem-solving skills to be a Semi-Senior? A family-run accountancy business has a new and exciting vacancy for a Semi-Senior that has, or is willing to study towards, an AAT/ACCA/ICAEW qualification. As a budding chartered accountant, you’ll need to have tax and accounting knowledge and experience, be a self-starter, and understand the value of teamwork. This friendly firm of accountants based in the West Midlands has recently moved into a new office, offers a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.Stourbridge -
Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior
Are you a client-focussed Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior seeking a new role within a modern and progressive firm of accountants based in Manchester? Are you looking for progression within your accountancy career as an auditor and have the technical proficiency and drive to be an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior? A multi-office, established firm of accountants based in Manchester has a new and exciting vacancy for an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior that has experience in leading small audits and those specific to solicitors (SRA audits).Manchester
Audit
We will find the right Audit Job to suit you; from Pure Audit Jobs, to Mixed Audit & Accounts Jobs, Interim Audit Assignments and even Part Time Audit Jobs.
Accounts
Whether you are a fully qualified accountant or at the very start of your studies, we can advise you on the most suitable career options for you.
Tax
Our aim is always to match you with a Tax Job which suits your long-term objectives, not just to place you in the first role available.
Other
Many Accountancy firms have diversified their revenue streams over recent years, creating a wider range of services and in turn a wealth of specialist roles.
A career in Accountancy
To succeed in Accounts, you need a healthy mix of interpersonal skills and an acute eye for detail. You also need to be reasonably computer literate.
Semi-Senior Accountant
Semi Senior Accountants are employed within accountancy firms otherwise known as public practices or accountancy practices.
Typically, as a Semi Senior, you’ll study towards your professional accountancy exams which you’ll usually sit through the ACCA or ACA. Alternatively, some you might sit your AAT exams before progressing onto your ACCA/ACA studies.
Deciding which professional accountancy examination route to take can be daunting, indeed, occasionally, some Semi Seniors find themselves changing routes part way through their studies.
We work with accountancy firms throughout the UK. Whichever exam route you choose to take, we’ll help you to find the perfect career path.
You’ll often find that Accountancy firms will support their Semi Seniors through their professional accountancy examinations by providing study support or a training contract.
These can vary from one firm to the next. They might include paying for exams, giving time off for study, for sitting the exams or re-sits or even providing in-house training support.
In most cases, Semi Seniors undertake a wide range of general accountancy work. This can include
- accounts preparation
- external audit
- VAT returns
- bookkeeping
- tax computations (both personal tax and corporate tax)
- ad-hoc accounting duties
- providing general support to Senior Accountants
As a Semi Senior, once you become an exam qualified ACCA or ACA Accountant, depending on the accountancy firm you work for, you may be promoted to a Senior Accountant level and enjoy more responsibilities.
Semi Seniors are often the backbone to the ‘engine room’ of an accountancy firm. They are often the ones who put statutory accounts together for a Senior Accountant, Accountancy Manager/Client Manager or Partner to review.
Senior Accountant
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be employed within accountancy firms otherwise known as public practices or accountancy practices.
Typically, you’ll be qualified to ACCA, ACA or CA level or qualified by experience – you might have no formal accountancy qualification but you will have the practical experience to undertake the role. In this case you would be referred to as a Qualified By Experience Accountant.
Some Senior Accountants complete the AAT examinations before progressing onto their ACCA, ACA or CA professional accountancy exams. Some accountancy firms believe that holding the AAT qualification ensures an accountant has a solid foundation to their general accounting skills.
We’ll help advise you on the employment options available to you in relation to the accountancy qualifications you hold.
In most cases, you’ll undertake a wide range of general accountancy work including
- accounts preparation
- reviewing statutory accounts prepared by less experienced accountants
- external audit
- VAT returns
- bookkeeping
- tax computations (both personal tax and corporate tax)
- ad-hoc accounting duties
- supporting Accountancy Managers/Client Managers and Partners
You may also manage your own client portfolio, consisting of organisations such as
- Limited Companies
- Sole traders
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Charities
- Not for Profit Organisations
- Academies
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Owner Manager Businesses etc
Client Manager
A Client Manager works directly with an accountancy firm’s clients, as the job title suggests, you will manage clients.
As a Client Manager, you will invariably manage your own client portfolio or assist in the management of a large portfolio. Typical duties include
- preparing accounts and tax returns
- reviewing the accounts work of more junior staff
- auditing financial information
- compiling and presenting reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and financial statements
- analysing accounts and business plans
- providing tax planning services with reference to current legislation
- financial forecasting and risk analysis
- negotiating the terms of business deals and moves with clients and associated organisations
- meeting and interviewing clients
- managing colleagues, workloads and deadlines
- assisting in the promotion of your firms services to both new and existing clients.
Work is usually office-based, with working hours ocassionally extending beyond the regular nine to five at peak times, especially at the end of the financial year.
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