Accounts Semi Senior - Peterborough

Ref: 2036 Date Posted: Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Accounts Semi Senior
Peterborough – Hybrid working (after initial period: 3 days home, 2 days office)
Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Are you looking to develop your accounts and financial reporting career within a supportive accountancy practice environment?

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior to join its growing Peterborough team. This is a great opportunity for someone with practice experience who wants to continue developing their technical skills while working with a diverse client portfolio.

The Opportunity

You will be part of a collaborative accounts team preparing financial statements and supporting a wide range of clients including owner-managed businesses, partnerships and growing companies across multiple sectors.

The role offers exposure to a variety of accounting assignments and provides an excellent platform for those studying AAT, ACCA or ACA who are looking to progress their career within practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing financial statements from source records through to draft accounts for manager review
  • Preparing accounting schedules to support balances and transactions included in financial statements
  • Working with a range of financial reporting standards including FRS102 and FRS102 1A
  • Supporting accounts preparation for partnerships and group structures where required
  • Ensuring work is completed within budget and deadlines are met
  • Building strong relationships with clients and responding to queries
  • Liaising with managers and clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries
  • Making recommendations relating to accounting systems and financial reporting processes
  • Supporting clients with accounting software and cloud-based systems where appropriate
  • What We’re Looking For

  • AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA or ACA
  • At least 2–3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
  • Strong understanding of accounts preparation and double-entry bookkeeping
  • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks would be beneficial
  • Strong IT skills including Excel, Outlook and Word
  • Basic tax knowledge including awareness of VAT, PAYE and tax computations
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Hybrid working (3 days home, 2 days office after initial training period)
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave
  • Employee recognition and reward programmes
  • Clear progression opportunities and professional development support
  • Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment

Interested?

If you’re an Accounts Semi Senior looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive accountancy practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.