Semi Senior Accountant (SID002)
Salary £ Competitive
Sidcup office with hybrid/flexible working
Vacancy listed 10/02/2025
Application deadline 10/06/2025
Details
Affinia is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October we launched our new brand ‘Affinia’ (www.affinia.co.uk) which saw the coming together of Dyer and Co and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.
 
With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public 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.

Purpose of the role:
Affinia (Dyer & Co) is recruiting for an Accounts Semi-Senior to come and join the Accounts department in our Sidcup office. 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 
· Assist with review/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:
·  AAT qualified
·  Certificate/foundation level of ACA/ACCA completed 
·  1 years+ practice experience (desirable)
· 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.
· Open to studying.



Benefits

At Affinia, 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:

• 20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Jan-Dec) + birthday leave
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with Cushion
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Diary Policy
• Free parking

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 (Dyer & Co) 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.

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