Semi Senior Accountant | Path to Senior with Cloud Accounting

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

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd seeks a Semi Senior Accountant to join a growing West Yorkshire practice. You will manage a client portfolio, handle bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, and progress towards senior roles. The role offers modern systems and a supportive team.

You will work on cloud accounting platforms, prepare accounts up to trial balance, and liaise with clients. UK driving license may be helpful; some travel to clients could be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for Sole Traders, Limited Companies and Partnerships.
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge.
• Experience using cloud accounting software: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Business Cloud, FreeAgent (desirable).
• Ability to prepare accounting records to trial balance level.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software.
• Process bookkeeping records and maintain accurate financial information.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients via telephone and email.
• Support Making Tax Digital services.
• Assist with accounts preparation up to trial balance.
• Support production of management accounts.
• Manage deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Occasional travel to clients when required.

Skills

UK practice experience

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage Business Cloud

FreeAgent

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd seeks a Semi Senior Accountant to join a growing West Yorkshire practice. You will manage a client portfolio, handle bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, and progress towards senior roles. The role offers modern systems and a supportive team.

You will work on cloud accounting platforms, prepare accounts up to trial balance, and liaise with clients. UK driving license may be helpful; some travel to clients could be required.