Dafferns is a leading audit and accounting firm dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients across various industries.
We provide audit, assurance, accounts, tax, and advisory services, with proactive advice and ethical tax planning – we work with ambitious small, medium, and large UK and international businesses, charities, business owners and private individuals.
Through our memberships of AGN International and Mindshop, we guide, develop and mentor our team members. We are also a Platinum ACCA Approved Employer for Trainee Development, an Authorised ICAEW Training Employer and an award-winning training firm.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Business Services Semi-Senior to work with the team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of year end statutory accounts, managements accounts, VAT returns and data processing.
Job description
The Business Services Semi-Senior will work closely with the Business Services team and managers to support them on year-end accounts preparation typically for FRS102 (1A) and FRS105 assignments, monthly reporting, including VAT returns and management accounts and ultimately assist in delivering high-quality services to our clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting and gaining practical experience in a dynamic professional environment.
Key responsibilities
- Complete all tasks allocated by managers to a high standard
- Receive feedback and discuss this with the managers, to apply in future
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures
- Stay aware of changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends
- Actively participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills
- Maintain client confidentiality outside the office including on client premises
- Build relationships with clients to clarify facts and information in a professional manner
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve tasks efficiently and effectively
- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment
- Build relationships with peers internally and externally
- Completion and submission of timesheets within set deadlines
- Learn and understand about other service lines
Qualifications and skills
- Appropriate relevant experience in a similar role or environment (2 years or more)
- AAT / ACA / ACCA part-qualified
- Self-motivated to continue studying towards accountancy qualification AAT / ACA / ACCA (part-qualified or finalist)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when necessary
- Take responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines in conjunction with manager
- Show enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in seeing tasks through to completion
- Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software, ideally Xero and IRIS
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth
- Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
- Exposure to diverse clients and industries
- A full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
- Ongoing training package, which includes:
- ICAEW/ACCA fully funded study package if applicable
- Block/day release for study, or home study through a recognised training provider (such as Kaplan or BPP)
- Creation of your personal development plan
- Online external training and CPD courses
- Structured internal training sessions, soft skills training, on assignment training and internal mentoring within the team
- Developing a problem-solving mindset – every member of the Dafferns team completes the Mindshop advisory fundamentals training
- Annual holiday starting from 22 days per annum, plus bank holidays
- Company pension – 4% employee / 4% employer contributions after qualifying period of 3 months
- Bupa cash plan
- Death in service life cover (with up to six times salary) after qualifying period of 3 months
- Income protection insurance after qualifying period of 3 months
- Mental health, wellbeing and work life balance – the clear culture at Dafferns is – It’s OK not to be OK. We support our team by being open and signposting help and resources, should they need it
- We have regular social events for all the team – including our annual Team Day out, the Christmas Party, our Tennis event, team BBQ, Curry Club, and informal get togethers at lunchtime and after work
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by email to [email protected] – CVs and letters are considered and reviewed until we fill the position.
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