About the Role
Semi-Senior Accountant - Independent accounting firm
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
£32,000 to £36,500 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be partnering with a people-focused accountancy firm based in Hertfordshire who are now seeking an experienced Accountant to join their tight knit and collaborative team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that truly values its people - offering a calm, friendly working environment, a high-quality client portfolio, clear responsibilities, and genuine career progression supported by structured training and study support.
Key Responsibilities
Manage your own portfolio of clients across a broad range of sectors
Prepare year-end accounts, personal tax returns, and VAT returns
Support clients using modern cloud software, primarily Engager, Xero and TaxCalc
Optional involvement in CIS returns, P11Ds and bookkeeping (beneficial to have experience in at least one of these areas)
Deliver a high-quality, professional service and build strong client relationships
Work closely with the wider team to contribute to a positive, collaborative culture
MUST BE based in the UK and eligible to work (no sponsorship available)
Key Requirements
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA preferred)
Experience managing your own client portfolio in practice
Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax
Confident using cloud-based accounting tools, Xero preferred
A team-player with excellent communication skills
Organised, proactive, and committed to delivering great client service
What You'll Get
Hybrid working after initial training
8:30am - 4:30pm working pattern to support work-life balance
Additional benefits such as health insurance, mobile phone & social events (based on length of service)
Supportive, friendly, people-first environment
A clear role with defined responsibilities and progression
Full study package and structured development
Regular performance reviews and feedback
Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com
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Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tech Stack
year-end accountspersonal tax returnsVAT returnsEngagerXeroTaxCalcCIS returnsP11Dsbookkeepingcloud-based accounting tools