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Accounts Semi-Senior

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Shorncliffe Camp, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Sept 2026

About the role

Accounts Semi-Senior

Folkestone, Kent | Office based

Location: Folkestone, Kent (office based)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, full time

Qualification: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or studying)

Got a few years in practice behind you and know your way around bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts? This Folkestone role is a chance to take on your own clients and keep building towards qualification.

ABOUT THE FIRM

My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. It's a friendly, close-knit office working with local businesses, but with the training, resources and specialist colleagues of a much bigger organisation behind it.

THE ROLE

You'll look after the bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, working from the clients' own records. You'll also help with personal and corporation tax returns, working closely with the seniors and managers to get everything done on time.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Bookkeeping and preparing accounts for a portfolio of clients

Preparing VAT returns

Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Helping with personal and corporation tax returns

Working with senior colleagues to hit deadlines and budgets

Helping improve how the team works

WHO THIS WILL SUIT

Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA, or actively studying

At least 2 to 3 years' experience in practice

Good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation

Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office

Organised, accurate and happy working with minimal supervision

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Your own client portfolio in a supportive local team

Genuine scope for career growth as you progress through your exams

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more

Office closure over Christmas

Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay

Flexible benefits, including dental and cycle to work

GET IN TOUCH

If you're an accounts semi-senior or experienced AAT in East Kent looking for your next step, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat.

Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent

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