Semi Senior Accountant

SMH BCL Accountants Limited; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional quals

Life Assurance 4x salary

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

SMH Group is seeking a proactive and confident accountant to manage a client portfolio and deliver exceptional service. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, management accounts, and personal tax returns while having potential interactions with directors and business owners.

With a minimum of 2-3 years in an accountancy practice environment and AAT qualification (or studying towards ACA/ACCA), you will join a supportive team committed to fostering your growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Management of a portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of company financial statements.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Preparation of personal tax returns.
• Potential to attend client meetings.
• Preparation of P11ds.
• General accountancy/administrative work.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Record Keeping

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Iris

Job description

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours – Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven team we’d love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first class accounting service to our clients.

Duties to include:

• Management of a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of company financial statements
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Preparation of P11ds
• Audit Experience (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

The Successful Candidate

The person:

• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward-thinking
• Self-motivated
• Confident

Skills and Experience:

• You must have at least 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience of Xero, Quickbooks and Iris is an advantage
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Exceptional 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

Qualifications:

Must be AAT qualified, and/or studying towards ACA/ACCA.

Our benefits and perks

• Study support for professional qualifications
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages