Semi Senior Accountant

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Professional memberships paid

Study support

Job summary

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment Ltd in Harrogate is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior for a growing accountancy group. You will focus on accounts preparation, with opportunities to develop and progress within the practice.

The role offers a salary of £32,000–£37,500 depending on experience, with hybrid working after probation and study support where applicable. Experience with IRIS or Xero is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• UK accountancy practice experience preferred, with Semi-Senior level background.
• Experience preparing accounts for various client types (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders).
• Understanding of VAT returns and related accounting requirements.
• Willingness to develop technical skills and progress within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Assist with the preparation of company financial statements.
• Prepare interim management accounts.
• Undertake client bookkeeping and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Assist with client portfolio management and tax computations under supervision.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Support training and development of apprentices.

Skills

Accounts preparation

VAT returns understanding

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA studies

Tools

IRIS

Xero

MyWorkpapers

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Semi-Senior Harrogate

Salary: £32,000£37,500 depending on experience

I'm working with an established and growing accountancy group in Harrogate to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior into its team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in accountancy practice, particularly accounts preparation, and is looking for a business where they can continue developing their skills and progressing their career.

Ideally, we're looking for someone already operating at Semi-Senior level, with good practical accounts preparation experience. However, there is flexibility around the level of appointment. We'd also be interested in speaking with someone slightly more junior who is ready to take the next step, or an experienced Semi-Senior who feels ready to progress towards Senior level. Salary would reflect the successful candidate's experience and the level of responsibility they can undertake.

What is particularly important to this business is finding someone who is driven, enthusiastic and genuinely wants to progress. They want someone with a strong work ethic, who takes pride in their work, embraces new challenges and is keen to develop within a growing organisation.

Experience with IRIS and Xero would be beneficial. Neither is essential for someone with the right background and attitude.

The role

Working alongside an experienced team of accountants, you'll:

• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Assist with the preparation of company financial statements
• Prepare interim management accounts
• Undertake client bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support Making Tax Digital requirements
• Assist with the management of a portfolio of clients
• Prepare draft tax computations for manager review, where appropriate
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Support senior colleagues with accounts preparation and other client requirements
• Assist with company secretarial duties where required
• Support the training and development of apprentices where appropriate
• Undertake general accountancy duties as required

The emphasis of this opportunity is accounts preparation rather than tax, although there will be some exposure to associated tax work.

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• A minimum of 23 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice, ideally working at Semi-Senior level for the advertised salary range of £35,000£38,000.
• Practical experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients
• An understanding of VAT returns and associated accounting requirements
• Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to clients
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibility
• A genuine interest in developing your technical skills and progressing your career
• Experience with Xero, IRIS, MyWorkpapers, Sage or QuickBooks would be advantageous

You may be studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA, or have gained relevant experience through working in practice.

Above all, we’re looking for someone who is ambitious, hardworking and determined to succeed.

You’ll enjoy being part of a busy team, be adaptable to change and have the motivation to develop within a growing organisation.

What’s on offer?

This is an opportunity to join an expanding accountancy group where career development is encouraged and strong performance is recognised.

The business offers ongoing training and development, study support where applicable and opportunities to progress as your experience grows.

Benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Payment of relevant professional memberships
• Study support where applicable
• Additional employee benefits and social events

The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working available following successful completion of probation, allowing three days in the Harrogate office and two days working from home.

Salary is £32,000£37,500 depending on experience. The business is flexible around the level of appointment and would consider someone slightly more junior, with salary reflecting their experience, or an established Semi-Senior who is ready to take the next step towards a Senior position.

Location: Harrogate
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time