Semi Senior Accountant

LB Group is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. With a heritage spanning over 60 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based across the South-East of England. We advise businesses and charity sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values “RIALTO”.

Respect, Integrity, Aspire, Learn, Teamwork and Ownership. LB Group appreciates all its employees with people at the heart of what we do, to ensure we are authentic, warm and relatable to those we serve.

**This position is working full time in the Halstead, Essex office. Please only apply if you can get to Halstead on a daily basis and can work 8.30am-5pm.

Purpose of the Role

Due to continued growth, LB Group is recruiting for an Accounts Semi-Senior to come and join the Accounts department in our Halstead office, originally known as Richards Edwards Group, we are currently in the acquisition process and will in the New Year of 2025, work under the LB Group brand. The role will involve working to deliver a broad range of accounts services to our business clients. This opportunity would suit a part qualified individual who is looking to progress their career and study towards an ACCA or ACA qualified. Alternatively, the role would be suitable to an individual who is not studying but who has a strong practice background.

Accountabilities

With support, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, assisting with:

• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for a mix of Sole Traders and Limited Companies
• Preparation of basic corporation tax returns
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of Personal Tax returns
• Assisting clients with queries
• Supporting the more junior members of the team in accounts & bookkeeping work.
• Collaboratively working with other departments within our group.
• Assisting Directors / managers with ad hoc projects.
• Additional responsibilities as and when identified in association with expectations of the role.

Skills/Qualifications:

We are seeking a candidate that has / is:

• AAT qualified
• Certificate/foundation level of ACA/ACCA completed
• Ideally 2 years practice experience
• Experienced individual who can prepare sole trader, partnership and Limited Company accounts for Manager review
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities
• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face.

At LB Group, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• 23 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Approved study days and exam days given
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Casual dress policy

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

LB Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.