Semi Senior Accountant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice based in West Yorkshire is looking for a Semi Senior Accountant. The role involves overseeing client bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and managing tax returns, with a focus on professionalism and client engagement. The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications or nearing completion, with at least 4 years in practice. The position offers a salary up to £38,000, 25 days holiday, study support, and flexible working arrangements. Join a dedicated and professional team.

Benefits

Up to £38,000 salary

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 mortgages

Qualifications

• Eligible for or ACA/ACCA qualified.
• At least 4 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience dealing with Corporation Tax.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client bookkeeping.
• Prepare complex company financial statements.
• Prepare interim management accounts.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Prepare partnership accounts and returns.
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Produce forecasts and business projections.
• Attend client meetings and engage with directors and business owners.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

4+ years in accountancy practice

Corporation Tax experience

Proficiency in Sage 50

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Strong attention to detail

Effective prioritisation and organisation

Ability to manage confidential information

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.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.