Semi-Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Client Portfolio

The Talent Division; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Division is supporting a long-established Sheffield firm in their search for a Semi-Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2–5 years’ experience in accountancy practice to take on more responsibility, manage their own client portfolio and develop their technical skills.

You’ll work with a varied client base, build relationships, handle accounts prep and statutory work, VAT returns and compliance, with hybrid working available after six months and a

Qualifications

• Around 2–5 years’ experience in accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified, ideally studying towards ACCA.
• Practical experience of accounts preparation and a good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with clients.
• A proactive, conscientious approach, with good attention to detail.
• Keen to learn, develop and build their career.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, building strong working relationships and understanding their individual requirements.
• Preparing management and year-end accounts and supporting statutory accounts work for a range of businesses.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other accounting and compliance requirements.
• Responding to client queries and providing a helpful, professional service.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Working closely with colleagues and senior team members to review work, resolve queries and deliver the best outcomes for clients.
• Developing your technical knowledge and taking on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and making the most of the systems and support available to you.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Career development

Education

AAT qualification / Part-qualified (ACCA in progress)

Job description

The Talent Division is supporting a long-established Sheffield firm in their search for a Semi-Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2–5 years’ experience in accountancy practice to take on more responsibility, manage their own client portfolio and develop their technical skills.

You’ll work with a varied client base, build relationships, handle accounts prep and statutory work, VAT returns and compliance, with hybrid working available after six months and a