Accountant

Si Recruitment; Holmfirth, Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Study support and mentoring

Flexible working hours

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Si Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Senior in Holmfirth/Huddersfield for an established accountancy practice. You will work with a varied portfolio, focusing on client service and progression.

The role covers accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT, with mentoring of junior staff and a strong emphasis on client relationships. Excellent opportunities for development and career progression offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' accountancy practice experience.
• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong year-end accounts experience.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5+).
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with IRIS, Sage, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts
• Preparing corporation and personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Supporting and training junior team members
• Assisting with ad hoc accounting and client projects
• Building strong client relationships and providing a high level of service

Skills

5+ years' experience

Communication

Client-facing

Commercial mindset

Education

AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 5+)

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Holmfirth / Huddersfield

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 DOE

A growing accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join its team. This is a varied role with a strong focus on client service, career development and progression.

The Role

You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing support across accounts, tax and general accounting services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts
• Preparing corporation and personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Supporting and training junior team members
• Assisting with ad hoc accounting and client projects
• Building strong client relationships and providing a high level of service

About You

• 5+ years' accountancy practice experience
• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts
• Confident and professional when dealing with clients
• Friendly, proactive and commercially minded
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience with IRIS, Sage, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above

Benefits

• £30,000-£40,000 salary, depending on experience
• Excellent career progression and structured development
• Study support and mentoring
• Pay progression for exam success
• Above-average annual leave
• Birthday day off and additional service-based leave
• Flexible working hours
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free parking
• Bupa cash plan
• Company pension
• Charity day
• Regular team socials and events
• Friendly and supportive working environment