Semi Senior Accountant

Glu Recruit LTD; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant in Huddersfield. The role involves managing a client portfolio, preparing financial statements and tax returns. Suitable candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in accountancy and possess strong communication skills. This position offers flexible working hours and the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements. Full study support will be provided.

Benefits

Free parking

Full study support

31 holiday days per year

Company Aegon Pension

Payment of professional memberships

Annual Leave purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare company financial statements and tax returns.
• Assist with training of apprentices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Record keeping

Proactive

Organised

Self-motivated

Education

Studying towards AAT or ACCA/ACA

Relevant university degree

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

Sage Business Cloud

Job description

Overview

Role: Semi Senior Accountant

Salary: Up To £30,000 Per Annum DOE

Location: Huddersfield

Hours: Flexible Working Around Core Hours 10:30 - 16:00 (37.5 Hours)

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Hybrid (Up to 2 days Home)

Benefits

• Free parking
• Full study support
• 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
• Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
• Payment of professional memberships
• Annual Leave purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Staff discount scheme on Wills, LPA\'s and Mortgage fees
• Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward

Our client is looking for a Semi Senior Accountant who is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and assisting with training of apprentices, as well as providing accounts and audit support where necessary.

The role

• Client bookkeeping
• Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of basic company financial statements
• Preparation of interim management accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
• Preparation quarterly VAT returns
• Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Assist with training of apprentices
• Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
• Preparation of P11Ds (desirable)
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

The successful candidate

• 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment
• Experience of Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, Sage Business Cloud an advantage
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with a good telephone manner
• Good written and technical skills
• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong record keeping skills
• Studying towards AAT or ACCA/ACA or have completed a relevant university degree
• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward-thinking
• Self-motivated
• Confident

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance.