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Semi Senior Accountant.

Are you an experienced and proactive AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified accountant looking for the next steps in your career to becoming qualified?

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Rugby

Dains Accountants is recruiting a Semi Senior Accountant to join our Rugby Accounts team to deliver high-quality general accounting services to our clients.

You will play a pivotal part in the team by preparing accounts for unincorporated and incorporated businesses, completing VAT returns and other general accounting tasks, alongside building long-lasting client relationships.

Why Dains

Ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size, Dains is the fastest-growing firm within the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 650 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role as Semi Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

  • You will be working closely with other members of the team to provide sufficient accounting services to a variety of clients

  • You will be preparing accounts for unincorporated/incorporated businesses

  • You will be analysing account figures to spot trends and variances and identify any issues to the senior team

  • You will have high involvement in processing year end accounts and tax compliance queries

  • You will be involved in the preparation of management accounts

  • You will be processing VAT returns to a high standard

  • Forming client relationships across a range of businesses and sectors

  • You will be instrumental in mentoring and supporting trainee and junior team members

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Attributes

  • You should have obtained your AAT qualification and be on the journey towards your ACA/ACCA qualification

  • You should have strong knowledge of main accounting systems in the marketplace (eg; Sage, XERO, Quickbooks etc)

  • You should have experience in bookkeeping, VAT returns and accounts preparation

  • You will be a confident and articulate communicator and be comfortable with managing a varied workload and professional study time

  • Demonstrate a hands on, and proactive work ethic and supportive team approach

Our commitment to you

Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus normal statutory bank holidays) increasing with length of service
Buy and sell annual leave (up to 5 days)
Fully funded professional study
Cycle to work scheme
Greener car scheme
Regular development reviews and training
Group staff pension scheme
Wellbeing refreshments
Discounted shopping platform
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Dains are a climate positive company

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Where this role is based

Rugby

Magma House 16 Davy Court Castle Mound Way Rugby Warwickshire CV23 0UZ

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01788 539 000

rugby@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.