Semi Senior Accountant

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Regular career development reviews

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to help grow a modern, forward-thinking practice in West Yorkshire. You will manage a portfolio of small business clients, develop skills across accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, with a clear pathway toward senior roles.

You will work with senior team members to deliver high-quality accounting services, using cloud software and VAT expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge.
• Experience using cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent).

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software.
• Processing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial information.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Liaising with clients via telephone and email.
• Supporting Making Tax Digital (MTD) services.
• Assisting with accounts preparation up to trial balance.
• Supporting the production of management accounts.
• Managing deadlines and prioritising workload.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Cloud accounting software

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage Business Cloud

FreeAgent

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Location: West Yorkshire

Develop Your Practice Career with a Modern, Growing Firm

Are you an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant looking to build your career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice?

Our client is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join their growing team in West Yorkshire. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients, gain exposure to a varied range of businesses, and develop your technical skills across accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, with a clear pathway towards senior and management positions.

The Role

Working closely with senior members of the team, you will manage a portfolio of small business clients while supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software


• Processing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial information


• Preparing and submitting VAT returns


• Liaising with clients via telephone and email


• Supporting the firm's Making Tax Digital (MTD) services


• Assisting with accounts preparation up to trial balance


• Supporting the production of management accounts


• Managing deadlines and prioritising workload effectively


• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment


• Occasional travel to clients when required

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' recent UK accountancy practice experience


• Experience preparing accounts for:
  
  
  • Sole Traders
  
  
  • Limited Companies
  
  
  • Partnerships
  
  
  
  


• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge


• Experience using cloud accounting software, including:
  
  
  • Xero
  
  
  • QuickBooks
  
  
  • Sage Business Cloud
  
  
  • FreeAgent (desirable)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to prepare accounting records to trial balance level


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying


• Experience preparing management accounts


• Knowledge of Making Tax Digital requirements


• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £35,000 DOE (potential flexibility for exceptional candidates)


• Clear progression pathway to Senior Accountant


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio


• Hands-on experience with modern cloud accounting systems


• Supportive and collaborative team culture


• Stable, growing accountancy practice


• Free on-site parking


• Company pension scheme


• Regular career development reviews

Why Join Our Client?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice where you’ll gain broad exposure across accounts and bookkeeping while developing valuable client management skills. You’ll work closely with experienced accountants, receive ongoing support, and benefit from genuine …