Semi-Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A well-established West Yorkshire Accountancy Practice in Huddersfield is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant. The role requires overseeing bookkeeping, preparing complex financial statements, and managing personal tax returns. Applicants should be ACA/ACCA qualified or close to completion, with a minimum of 4 years' experience in an accountancy practice. The company offers a competitive salary up to £38,000 based on experience, flexible working, and additional benefits such as study support, health plans, and social events.

Benefits

Up to £38,000 depending on experience and qualifications

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 residential mortgages

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified (or close to completion)

At least 4 years in an accountancy practice

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

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

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.

As Semi Senior Accountant, you will bring valuable experience to a busy accountancy practice, taking on a varied role that rewards initiative, professionalism and a client-focused approach.

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.