Semi Senior Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave + Christmas

Flexible working

Study support for AAT and further

Pension contribution

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a well-established independent accountancy practice in South Yorkshire. The role offers exposure to accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT across a varied portfolio of clients.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Junior or Semi-Senior, with around 1–3 years' practice experience, and AAT qualification or current study. AAT study support and funding for further studies are available to build a long-term accounting career.

Qualifications

• Experienced Junior or Semi-Senior Accountant currently working in an accountancy practice.
• Around 1–3 years' practice experience.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or currently studying towards AAT.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for Manager and Partner review.
• Completing client bookkeeping.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of cloud accounting software.
• Managing your own portfolio of work and deadlines.
• Collaborating with clients and team to deliver high-quality service.
• Continuing to develop technical accounting and tax knowledge.

Skills

Accountancy experience

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Education

AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice is looking to appoint a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its growing team in South Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work across a varied portfolio of clients and gain exposure to accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. The role offers a supportive working environment, genuine opportunities to develop and the chance to build on your existing experience.

The position would ideally suit someone already operating at Semi-Senior level, although strong Junior Accountants with around 1-2 years' practice experience who are ready to step up will also be considered. AAT study support is available, alongside funding towards further studies, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accountancy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing statutory accounts for Manager and Partner review

• Completing client bookkeeping

• Preparing personal tax returns

• Preparing VAT returns

• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax returns

• Developing and maintaining knowledge of cloud accounting software

• Managing your own portfolio of work and ensuring deadlines are met

• Working closely with clients and the wider team to deliver a high-quality service

• Continuing to develop your technical accounting and tax knowledge

Who you are:

• An experienced Junior Accountant or Semi-Senior Accountant currently working within an accountancy practice

• Ideally, someone with around 1-3 years' practice experience

• Someone with experience preparing accounts to Manager review stage

• AAT qualified, part-qualified or currently studying towards AAT

• A motivated individual who is keen to progress their career within practice

• Someone who enjoys working with a varied client base and developing their all-round accounting knowledge

Benefits to include:

• 20 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure

• Flexible working

• Study support for AAT and further studies

• Pension contribution

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

For more information, please contact Jordan on 0114 261 1700 regarding this opportunity or your job search.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.