Semi Senior Accountant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Barnsley is seeking an accountancy professional to join an expanding practice and support a varied portfolio of clients across accounts and tax work. You will handle client bookkeeping, prepare company and partnership accounts, financial statements and VAT returns, while helping train apprentices and develop professional skills.

Experience with Sage 50, Xero or similar software is preferred, and studying towards AAT or a professional qualification is

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' practice experience in accounts and tax.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Client bookkeeping and preparation of company/partnership accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and interim management accounts.
• Handle personal and VAT returns and assist with client portfolios.
• Support apprenticeship training and development.
• Experience with company secretarial work or payroll would be advantageous.

Skills

Practice experience

Accounts & tax

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Studying towards AAT

Relevant degree

ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

MyWorkPapers

BrightPay

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding accountancy practice based in Barnsley. The firm is committed to developing its people and will provide the guidance, training and support needed to help you reach your full potential, while working alongside experienced accountants and other professionals.

The Role

You will support a varied portfolio of clients and gain exposure to a broad range of accounts and tax work.

• client bookkeeping
• preparation of company and partnership accounts
• financial statements
• interim management accounts
• personal tax returns
• quarterly VAT returns
• assist with the management of client portfolios
• contribute to the training and development of apprentices

Experience in company secretarial work, P11D preparation and payroll would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have at least 2–3 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment, with a strong understanding of accounts and tax processes. Experience using Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, MyWorkPapers or BrightPay would be an advantage.

• experience in an accountancy practice environment (2–3 years)
• strong understanding of accounts and tax processes
• knowledge of Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, MyWorkPapers or BrightPay

You should have excellent attention to detail, strong time‑management and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients both verbally and in writing. A good telephone manner and the ability to manage competing deadlines are essential.

• excellent attention to detail
• strong time-management and organisational skills
• confidence and professionalism in communication (verbal and written)
• good telephone manner
• ability to manage competing deadlines

Qualifications

• studying towards AAT
• holding a relevant university degree
• working towards a professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.