Accounts Semi Senior

Castle Employment Group; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Career progression

Annual leave

Job summary

Castle Employment are recruiting on behalf of a respected, independent accountancy practice in Scarborough for a Semi Senior Accountant to join their team. You will work closely with experienced Senior Accountants and Managers on a varied portfolio of clients.

Your day-to-day will include accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT, with opportunities to progress towards further qualifications in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Ideal candidates will be AAT Level 3/4 or studying ACCA/ACA.
• Proficient in bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts.
• Experience with sole traders, partnerships or limited companies.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assist with bookkeeping and VAT returns for a varied portfolio.
• Assist with management accounts and year-end processes.
• Liaise with clients and respond to accounting queries.
• Support senior staff and take on more responsibility over time.
• Assist with tax compliance and other practice duties.
• Manage own workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Accounts preparation

Client communication

Organisation & detail

Team player

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or studying ACCA/ACA

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant

Scarborough | Up to £32,000 DOE | Permanent, Full-time | Hybrid Working | Study Support

Are you an experienced Accounts Semi Senior looking for your next opportunity within a well-established accountancy practice?

Castle Employment are working with a respected, independent accountancy practice in Scarborough who are looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous practice experience who enjoys working with a varied portfolio of clients and wants to continue developing their technical knowledge within a supportive and friendly environment. You'll be joining an experienced team where you'll have the opportunity to build on your existing skills, take on more responsibility and progress towards further qualifications.

The Role

Working closely with experienced Senior Accountants and Managers, you'll be involved in a variety of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Supporting with bookkeeping and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and year-end processes.
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to day-to-day accounting queries.
• Supporting senior colleagues with more complex accounts preparation assignments.
• Assisting with tax compliance and wider accountancy practice responsibilities.
• Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Developing your technical knowledge and gradually taking ownership of client work.

About You

• Has previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Is ideally AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or studying towards ACCA/ACA.
• Has a good understanding of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation.
• Has experience working with sole traders, partnerships or limited companies.
• Has strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• Is confident communicating with clients and working as part of a team.
• Is proactive, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing their career.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience.
• 37-hour working week.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Full study support towards further accountancy qualifications.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities within an established practice.
• Varied client portfolio offering exposure to different businesses and accounting requirements.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Semi Senior who is looking to join a practice where they can develop their skills, gain more client exposure and build a long-term career.