Semi-Qualified/QBE Accountant - Practice Focused (Huddersfield/Leeds)

Rossbury Corporate Services; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Huddersfield is looking for a Semi-Qualified Accountant or QBE individual. This full-time role involves managing client portfolios, executing payrolls, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a UK accountancy practice and be part-qualified in relevant accounting qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary of £28,000, a supportive team environment, and a hybrid working model to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Contributory pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of continuous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Part-qualified or qualified by extensive, relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of SAGE, Quickbooks, or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage client records and prepare financial reports.
• Execute payroll runs and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Experience in UK accountancy practice

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Professional communication skills

Education

Part-qualified (AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE

Quickbooks

Xero

Job description

We are new but growing accountancy practice committed to providing exceptional financial support to a diverse portfolio of local and regional small businesses. We are looking for a key team member to manage the core accounting needs of our clients.

The Opportunity: Your Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Semi-Qualified Accountant or an individual Qualified By Experience (QBE) to join our friendly West Yorkshire team. This is a crucial role for someone with solid practice experience who is ready to take ownership of client portfolios and play a central role in their financial compliance.

Salary: £28,000 per annum, plus a potential performance-related bonus.

Location: Hybrid working: 4 days per week in our Huddersfield or Leeds office (flexible on location) and an optional 1 day per week working from home.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: Managing client records, processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and preparing monthly/quarterly financial reports.
• Payroll: Executing weekly/monthly payroll runs for a range of clients, including all necessary compliance (RTI submissions, statutory payments, etc.).
• VAT & Compliance: Preparing, calculating, and submitting client VAT returns, ensuring full MTD (Making Tax Digital) compliance.
• Month-End: Assisting with the preparation of accurate month-end management accounts and reconciliation schedules.
• Annual Accounts: Preparing small business statutory accounts and supporting documentation ready for review by senior staff.
• Client Support: Acting as a first-line contact for client queries regarding their day-to-day financial data and software usage.

What You'll Bring (Required Skills & Experience)

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of continuous experience working within a UK accountancy practice (essential).
• Qualification: Either part-qualified (AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by extensive, relevant experience (QBE).
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrable working knowledge of at least one of the following key accounting platforms: SAGE, Quickbooks, or Xero.
• Core Skills: Strong technical knowledge of core accounting principles, double-entry bookkeeping, and UK tax compliance (VAT, Payroll).
• Personal Attributes: Excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and professional communication skills for client interaction.

Benefits & Work Culture

• Competitive Salary of £28,000 plus bonus.
• Hybrid Working model to promote work-life balance.
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• Supportive Team Environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.