Semi-Senior - Accounts

Summary Of The Role

As a Semi‑Senior Accountant, you will assist with financial reporting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, VAT return preparation and gaining hands‑on exposure to real‑world accounting practices while being supported by senior members of the team. Working with Senior Accountants and the wider team you will receive a structured training path to support your career progression at Affinia Ltd. We operate a hybrid working model, so you will split your time between visiting the office, client sites and/or studying for your professional exams, with some flexibility to work from home when required.

We also provide ongoing training to develop your ‘soft’ skills. You'll gain hands‑on client experience, so in your early years especially we'll equip you with training on essential skills like making a positive first impression, mastering effective time management techniques, and enhancing your communication skills. You will continue to be working towards an internationally recognised accountancy qualification (with the chance to continue studies further) and gaining valuable on‑the‑job experience with a highly respected accountancy firm.

• Preparation of year‑end statutory accounts for a mix of Sole Traders, partnerships, LLPs, Charities and Limited Companies.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns for review.
• Assist with preparation of VAT returns for review.
• Liaising with clients and responding to queries in a professional manner.
• Keeping up to date with changes in accounting regulations and financial laws.
• Preparing and processing invoices, expenses, and payments.
• Collaboratively working with other Service Lines within our group.
• Assist more junior members of the team in accounts and bookkeeping activities.
• Assisting Directors/Managers with ad‑hoc projects.
• Train and mentor more junior members of staff and seek to support, train and provide technical guidance on simple accounting concepts.
• Additional responsibilities as and when identified in association with expectations of the role.

• Ideally, currently studying towards a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or AAT (AAT Level 4 or higher).
• A‑levels (or equivalent) in Maths and/or English advantageous but are not essential.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 5 and above), which must include Maths and English Language.
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.
• Regular use of CCH, Sage, Quick Books or Xero desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Have clear written and spoken communication.
• Good attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Enjoy learning both formally and ‘on the job’.

• 21 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept‑Aug).
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential.
• Professional membership support.
• Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies.
• Dress for your Diary Policy.

Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Affinia 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.