Senior Accountant

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd seeks an Accounts Senior to join a growing accountancy firm in Harrogate. This role offers a competitive salary, a 4-day working week with full-time pay, and the chance to build strong client relationships in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with a passion for excellent client management and accounting principles.

Benefits

4-day working week

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for growth

Engaged leadership team

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and compliance standards.
• Experience with year-end accounts and management information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients as a trusted contact.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and management accounts.
• Review work from junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Cloud Accounting Software

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

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Accounts Senior

Are you a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant with practice experience and a genuine passion for client relationships? This is your chance to join a growing firm with a brilliant culture, a high-quality client base, and a progressive approach to work-life balance.

We’re recruiting exclusively on behalf of a modern, values-driven accountancy practice based in the West Yorkshire / Harrogate area. With a company-wide 4-day working week already in place (with no salary sacrifice), they are leading the way in creating a better experience for both clients and their people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted point of contact
• Preparing year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Producing monthly/quarterly management accounts, tax computations, and VAT returns
• Reviewing work from junior team members and supporting their development
• Collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to ensure deadlines are met
• Building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities to support clients further

What You’ll Need:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent
• Extensive working experience in a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, tax, and compliance standards
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and management information
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Great communication skills and a collaborative, client-first mindset

Why Join?

• 4-day working week (32 hours) with full-time pay
• Supportive, friendly team with a modern approach to practice life
• A real opportunity to grow with the firm and shape your future
• Engaged leadership team and a genuinely values-led environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with real autonomy, impact, and flexibility. If you're motivated by great client work, a supportive culture, and the idea of doing more in less time—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to Eaton Syalon for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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