Semi-Senior Accountant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established West Yorkshire Accountancy Practice is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to oversee client bookkeeping, prepare financial statements, and manage tax returns. The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification (or close to completion) and at least 4 years of accountancy practice experience. The role offers a salary up to £38,000 along with benefits including study support, flexible working, and 25 days of holiday. Applications are encouraged via CV submission, and details can be provided by contacting a representative.

Benefits

Up to £38,000 salary

Study support for professional qualifications

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and mortgages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in an accountancy practice required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client bookkeeping.
• Prepare complex company financial statements.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Produce forecasts and business projections if suitable.
• Attend client meetings and engage confidently with directors.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Corporation Tax experience

Proficiency in Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and technical capability

Effective prioritisation and organisation

Ability to manage confidential information

Reliable record keeping

Willingness to work occasional paid additional hours

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or close to completion

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris and Sage Business Cloud

Job description

Sewell Wallis is working with a well‑established West Yorkshire Accountancy Practice based in Huddersfield, who are currently looking for a Semi Senior Accountant to join them.

What will you be doing?

• Overseeing client bookkeeping
• Preparing complex company financial statements
• Preparing interim management accounts
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Preparing partnership accounts and returns
• Reviewing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Producing forecasts and business projections if suitable
• Attending client meetings and engaging confidently with directors and business owners
• Preparing P11ds where required

What skills are we looking for?

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or close to completion)
• At least 4 years in an accountancy practice
• Corporation Tax experience
• Proficiency in Sage 50, Xero and QuickBooks (Iris and Sage Business Cloud is an advantage)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and technical capability
• Effective prioritisation and organisation
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Reliable record keeping
• Willingness to work occasional paid additional hours

What's in it for you?

• Up to £38,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 more
• Flexible working
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages

Send us your CV below, or contact Emma Johnsen for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on.

Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.

Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry. We offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.