Accountant

Si Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share scheme

Flexible working hours

Modern office and team culture

Training and development

Job summary

Si Recruitment is seeking a diligent bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients in Sheffield. The role covers daily bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, and year-end preparation, with a focus on leveraging digital automation and modern accounting tools.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in an accountancy practice, be Xero-certified, and excel at building client relationships while delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in an accountancy practice.
• Xero certification or strong Xero experience.
• Proven ability to prepare management and year-end accounts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping and keep client records accurate.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with insights and commentary.
• Produce year-end accounts for diverse clients.
• Provide responsive Xero and app-based support to clients.
• Research and recommend digital tools to improve processes.
• Support the firm's social media activity where needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

Xero

Client support

Excel

Communication

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with a portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate, up to date, and supported by effective accounting technology. The role includes bookkeeping, accounts preparation, client support, and promoting digital automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping and ensure client records remain accurate
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear, meaningful insights
• Produce year-end accounts for a variety of businesses
• Provide responsive Xero and app-based support to clients
• Research and recommend digital tools to improve processes
• Support the firms social media activity where needed

What the Business Offers

• Full visibility of company performance
• Profit-share scheme linked to results
• No timesheets focus is on value, not hours
• Flexible working and flexible hours
• Modern office and a collaborative team culture
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Training, qualifications and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible dress code
• Regular team events and socials
• Optional weekly fitness sessions

Core Values

Stronger together, high standards, kindness, confidence to innovate, enjoying the work, and valuing family and friends.

Ideal Candidate

• Positive, proactive and a strong team player
• Capable of building effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence others
• Xero Certified with knowledge of related apps
• At least 2 years experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience in management accounts, reporting and finance processes
• Strong analytical skills using Excel or Google Sheets
• Able to deliver excellent service and impress clients