Accounts Senior

Si Recruitment; Ripon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA/ACCA study support

Career progression

Friendly environment

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

Ripon, North Yorkshire – Si Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior for a well-established practice. You will manage a diverse portfolio including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, handling accounts prep, tax compliance and bookkeeping with scope for career progression.

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE. Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. ACA/ACCA study support and a friendly, supportive environment are on offer with exposure to a varied client base.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice.
• AAT qualification or qualified by experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Experience completing personal and/or business tax returns.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong bookkeeping skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparation and submission of personal and business tax returns.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing support and advice.
• Assisting with client queries and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Payroll processing experience is desirable but not essential.

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ripon who are looking to add an experienced Accounts Senior to their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking a varied role within a supportive practice environment, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The successful candidate will work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, providing accounts preparation, tax compliance and bookkeeping services.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for a wide variety of businesses, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparation and submission of personal and business tax returns.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing support and advice.
• Assisting with client queries and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Payroll processing experience is desirable but not essential.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within an UK accountancy practice is essential.
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Experience completing personal and/or business tax returns.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong bookkeeping skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Payroll experience.
• ACA or ACCA studier, or an interest in pursuing further professional qualifications.

Experience using:

• Sage
• Sage 50
• Sage Business Cloud
• Xero
• QuickBooks

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• ACA/ACCA study support available.
• Clear opportunities for progression within the firm.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.

If you have previous accountancy practice experience and are looking to further your career within a growing and supportive firm, we'd love to hear from you.