Semi-Senior Accountant

Office Angels Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Office Angels Limited in Leeds is recruiting a Semi Senior Accountant for a growing accountancy practice. The role offers £30,000 per annum plus full study support, supporting your progression toward professional qualifications.

You'll work on a diverse client portfolio, preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, handling bookkeeping, VAT returns and management reporting, with exposure to directors.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice with handling a portfolio of clients.
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge for client work.
• Effective communication with clients and professional relationship management.
• Experience with common practice software is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Complete bookkeeping and maintain accurate client records.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare VAT returns and support tax compliance work.
• Assist with personal and partnership tax returns.
• Support management of a varied client portfolio and liaise with clients.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Client communication

Accountancy software knowledge

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

IRIS

BrightPay

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant

Leeds | £30,000 per annum + Full Study Support

Are you currently working in practice and looking for a role where you can build your experience, gain professional qualifications, and progress your accountancy career?

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Buxton that is looking to add an Accounts Semi Senior to its expanding team. Offering full study support, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills while working alongside experienced accountants and business advisors.

The Role

This is a varied position where you'll work with a broad portfolio of clients, supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting and advisory services to businesses across a range of sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Completing bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records for clients
• Producing management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting tax compliance work
• Assisting with personal and partnership tax returns
• Supporting the management of a varied client portfolio
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support
• Attending client meetings and gaining exposure to business owners and directors

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts and working with a portfolio of clients
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to client relationships
• Experience with software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Iris, BrightPay or similar accountancy systems would be advantageous, but is not essential.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.