Semi Senior Accountant

18 January 20262026-01-18
Crawley, Sussex

Semi Senior Accountant

Reigate, Surrey

£33-38k plus benefits

 

A modern, tech-driven accountancy firm in Crawley is looking for a confident and capable Semi Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key position with real autonomy, flexibility, and room to grow.

The role would be split between 70% bookkeeping/VAT returns and 30% accounts and tax compliance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies)
  • Process purchase and sales invoices using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext and Hubdoc
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and loan balances weekly and monthly
  • Submit VAT returns (Standard, Flat Rate, Cash Accounting), ensuring MTD compliance
  • Handle monthly & quarterly PAYE/CIS reconciliations
  • Prepare accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers
  • Liaise with clients to chase missing information and ensure timely bookkeeping
  • Assist with year-end preparation and liaise with external accountants
  • Support the wider team on accounts preparation and tax preparation.
  • Lead MTD ITSA readiness from April 2026

 

What’s on offer:

  • Full time position 34 hours a week. We operate a 4-day week (Mon–Thurs) 08.30am to 18.00pm
  • Salary up to £38,000, depending on experience
  • Subsidised private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
  • Company bonus plan
  • £100 monthly wellbeing allowance
  • On-site parking
  • Full study support for professional qualifications
  • Regular CPD training and development
  • Exciting progression opportunities as the company expands