Business Services Senior

Armstrong-Watson; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (4x salary) life cover

Annual leave entitlement

Smart working policy

Health shield cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Flu jabs & eye tests

Introductory CPD investment

CPD and professional membership fees

Job summary

Armstrong Watson is recruiting a Business Services Senior in Northallerton to join our Northallerton office and wider Business Services Service Line. You will draft financial statements for diverse client entities and prepare tax computations for review by a Manager.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with hybrid working options and a focus on client relationships, professionalism, and career development within a values-led culture.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Full UK driving licence.
• Qualified with AAT/ICAS/ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience in an accounting capacity at an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and complete financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies.
• Prepare draft business tax computations for review by senior staff.
• Prepare VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts for clients.
• Assist with filing financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Raise queries for the line managers as needed.

Skills

Team player

Prioritise deadlines

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Business Services Senior

Department: Business Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Northallerton

Description

About Us

Build something exceptional, with us...

Our ambition is clear and openly bold.

Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.

But growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited.

Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver. To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm business owners talk about. The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.

To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.

At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.

This strategy sets the direction. Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.

We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:

• Standards and professionalism
• Doing work they are proud to put their name to
• Building long‑term client relationships
• Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent

If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.

What you will find here:

• A firm with clear direction and momentum
• Clients who value advice and relationships
• Colleagues who care about doing things properly
• A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
• Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows

This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.

The Role

We are now recruiting for a Business Services Senior to join our Northallerton office and wider Business Services Service Line.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Preparing VAT returns, book keeping assignments and management accounts for clients
• Assisting with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns
• Raising appropriate queries for the Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager

Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Either AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience of working in an Accounting capacity at an Accountancy Practice
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you're with us... we're with you.