Accounts Senior/Semi-Senior – Hull

Smailes Goldie Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Hull is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior/Semi Senior to join their team. This role involves preparation of financial statements, client management, and supporting trainees. Ideal candidates will have experience in practice, preferably with agricultural clients. The firm offers a competitive salary, career progression, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience working in practice.
• Experience with clients in the landed estates and agricultural sector preferred.
• Ability to use a range of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of statutory financial statements.
• Support the supervision, coaching, and development of trainees.
• Preparation and review of VAT returns.
• Assist with client queries.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexible attitude

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified AAT

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Xero

Quickbooks

Sage

Farmplan

Key Prime

IRIS

Job description

Location: Hull
Company: Smailes Goldie
Roles: 1 position available
Full Time: 37 hours per week
Salary: Dependent on Experience.

About Us:

Smailes Goldie have an exciting opportunity available for an Accounts Senior/Semi Senior to join our thriving accounts team in our Hull office dealing predominantly with owner managed businesses and clients in our agricultural and landed estates sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of statutory financial statements over a varied portfolio of clients including companies, limited liability partnerships, partnerships, sole traders, trusts and preparation of the associated tax computations.
• Support the supervision, coaching and development of trainees.
• Preparation and review of VAT returns.
• Assist with client queries.
• Preparation and submission of other statutory returns and filings.
• Work closely with our tax and audit teams as appropriate.
• Complete work accurately and in a timely and cost-effective manner, working to agreed deadlines.
• Be proactive in terms of managing your own workload, and be aware of when it is necessary to prioritise certain tasks.
• Demonstrate professionalism within the office environment and when representing the firm off-site or when communicating with clients, contacts and colleagues verbally or in writing.
• Undertake continuous training, self-learning and development by attending appropriate training programmes, technical research/reading and keeping up to date with relevant issues within the profession.

Qualifications & Experience:

• The role is suited to a self-motivated, natural team player with a positive, professional and flexible attitude.
• The successful candidate will have several years’ experience working in practice and be either qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified AAT.
• Experience with clients in the landed estates and agricultural sector is preferred but not essential. Training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Ability to use a range of software packages including Excel, Word, Outlook, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Farmplan, Key Prime and IRIS would be an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and development to support your career goals.
• A chance to work with a diverse and growing client base in an extremely well-regarded firm.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading firm in Hull, please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]

Deadline for applications: Friday 26 th September 2025.

Smailes Goldie is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Join us and help make a difference in the future of audit and accountancy services!

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