Accountant

Castle Employment Group; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Hybrid option

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is seeking a Practice Accountant for its Scarborough practice. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, prepare year-end accounts and tax returns, and support bookkeeping and VAT compliance.

The role offers hybrid working in Scarborough with progression opportunities within a growing firm. The ideal candidate has UK accounting practice experience, can work independently, and demonstrates a proactive approach with commercial awareness and client focus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Proactive with good commercial awareness and common sense.
• Ability to manage a varied client base and own workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients.
• Act as main client contact and build relationships.
• Prepare year-end accounts for a range of businesses and individuals.
• Prepare personal and business tax returns.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support clients with bookkeeping and general accounting needs.
• Review work by others and manage deadlines.
• Attend client meetings when required.

Skills

Client management

Independence

Attention to detail

Tax returns

Bookkeeping

Education

UK accountancy qualification

Job description

Job Description

Role: Practice Accountant

Location: Scarborough

Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of your own clients, build strong relationships and have a genuine impact within a growing accountancy practice?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing independent accountancy practice in Scarborough. The business is continuing to grow through strong client recommendations and is looking for an experienced accountant to join the team and support its expanding client base.

The role would suit someone who is confident working independently, enjoys dealing directly with clients and is looking for a long-term opportunity that has real opportunities to progress their career.

Benefits of the Practice Accountant job include:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitle
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine long-term career progression

Responsibilities of the Practice Accountant job include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Preparing year-end accounts for a range of businesses and individuals
• Preparing personal and business tax returns
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and general accounting requirements
• Reviewing accounts and work completed by other members of the team
• Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met
• Attending client meetings where required

Requirements of the Practice Accountant job include:

• Previous experience within an UK accountancy practice is essential
• Able to work independently and take ownership of your workload
• Proactive approach with good commercial awareness and common sense
• Comfortable working across a varied client base
• Someone who can think for themselves and identify what needs to be done
• A positive, personable approach and desire to develop a long-term career within practice