Part Qualified Accountant

Unity Resourcing; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Death in service

Private healthcare

Progression to Chartered status

Training and mentoring

Varied client portfolio

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Career path to partner

Job summary

Unity Resourcing is recruiting a Part-Qualified Accountant for its Harrogate team. The role focuses on VAT returns, quarterly VAT reviews, monthly management accounts and support for statutory accounts, personal and corporation tax work, and audits.

Candidates should be actively studying towards AAT/ACCA/ACA/ICAEW or equivalent, with a commitment to professional qualification, attention to detail and a client‑focused approach. A long‑term career in professional services is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards, or part-qualified in AAT, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW or an equivalent qualification.
• Commitment to progressing towards a full professional accounting qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Professional and client-focused attitude.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Desire to build a long‑term career within accountancy and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Completing quarterly VAT reviews
• Producing monthly management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts
• Supporting personal and corporation tax compliance work
• Assisting with audit assignments
• Handling day-to-day client queries and providing professional support
• Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and reconciliations
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and compliance requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Client-focused

Learning mindset

Education

AAT/ACCA/ACA/ICAEW part-qualified

Job description

Part-Qualified Accountant

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: Fully funded professional qualifications, death in service, private healthcare, clear progression pathway to Chartered/Certified status, ongoing training and mentoring, exposure to a varied client portfolio, pension scheme, holiday entitlement, career development opportunities to partner level.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an ambitious Part-Qualified Accountant to join our clients growing team in the heart of Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has already started their accounting qualification and is looking to develop their career within a supportive accountancy practice.

The Role

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Completing quarterly VAT reviews
• Producing monthly management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts
• Supporting personal and corporation tax compliance work
• Assisting with audit assignments
• Handling day-to-day client queries and providing professional support
• Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and reconciliations
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and compliance requirements

About You

• Currently studying towards, or part-qualified in, AAT, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW or an equivalent qualification
• Commitment to progressing towards a full professional accounting qualification
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Professional and client-focused attitude
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Desire to build a long‑term career within accountancy and professional services

Apply Today

If you are looking to take the next step in your accounting career and want the support and funding to achieve a professional qualification, we would love to hear from you. Applications are welcomed from part-qualified accountants, as well as individuals working in finance roles such as Accounts Assistant who have completed, or are currently studying towards, AAT Level 4 and are keen to develop their career within a professional practice environment.

Apply today or contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing for more information.