Semi Senior Accountant – Full Time – Harrogate

Catering; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for ACA/ACCA

Mentorship from Partners

Career progression

Exposure to SME clients

Job summary

Catering in Harrogate is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join our well-established practice, offering strong training, mentorship and clear progression.

You will work on year-end accounts for SME clients, VAT returns, payroll support and basic tax work, with 2+ years' experience in practice and ACA/ACCA/AAT study encouraged.

This on-site role includes direct guidance from senior staff and partners, a supportive team environment and genuine long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience within an accountancy practice.
• AAT/ACA/ACCA studier - support can be provided.
• Positive and proactive attitude toward professional development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting more junior members.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a variety of SME clients
• Supporting the audit team with statutory audit assignments
• Preparing and submitting VAT Returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping and financial record maintenance
• Supporting payroll processing for a range of clients
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance work
• Learning core accounting and compliance processes across general practice
• Working closely with senior team members on client assignments
• Building technical knowledge while progressing through professional qualifications
• Supporting wider practice administration and client service delivery

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA studier

Job description

Semi Senior Accountant Job Harrogate | £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On Site in Harrogate
Benefits & Package

This respected independent accountancy practice is offering an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress with their career in a supportive environment.

• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Study support for ACA or ACCA
• Structured long-term career progression within a chartered practice
• Direct mentorship from experienced senior accountants and Partners
• Exposure to a wide variety of SME clients and industries
• Opportunity to develop technical and client-facing skills from day one
• Supportive and collaborative team environment focused on development

Semi Senior Accountant Opportunity in Harrogate

A well-established chartered accountancy practice in Harrogate is offering an excellent opportunity for an Accountant early in their career.

The role is ideally suited to someone with 2+ years' experience in practice, who can work closely with Senior staff whilst also providing some support to others in the team.

The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across multiple service lines including Accounts, Tax, Audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a variety of SME clients
• Supporting the audit team with statutory audit assignments
• Preparing and submitting VAT ReturnsAssisting with bookkeeping and financial record maintenance
• Supporting payroll processing for a range of clients
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance work
• Learning core accounting and compliance processes across general practice
• Working closely with senior team members on client assignments
• Building technical knowledge while progressing through professional qualifications
• Supporting wider practice administration and client service delivery

Requirements

• 2+ years' of experience within an accountancy practice
• AAT/ACA/ACCA studier - support can be provided
• Positive and proactive attitude toward professional development
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting more junior members

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand on their professional accountancy career within a chartered practice that offers full training, direct mentorship and genuine long-term progression.

Salary: £26000 - £32000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire