Senior Accountant

Edwards & Pearce; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Harrogate is seeking an accountant with exceptional people skills for a client-facing role. You will prepare accounts for diverse clients such as sole traders and SMEs while building lasting relationships and providing excellent service. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified. A flexible working arrangement, competitive salary, and company benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary range of 30,000 - 45,000

37-hour working week with flexible hours

Free parking

Optional private healthcare

Ongoing professional training

Company social events

Qualifications

• Must have exceptional people skills for client interaction.
• Deadline driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of financial systems, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for a variety of clients including sole traders and SMEs.
• Build long-lasting working relationships with clients.
• Actively listen to client needs and act accordingly.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communicator

Knowledge of financial systems

Good working knowledge of Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or part qualified

Job description

Overview

My client is looking to recruit an accountant with exceptional people skills into a client facing role, preparing their accounts and forming long lasting working relationships.

The Benefits

30,000 - 45,000 (dependent on experience), a 37-hour working week with flexibility on start and leave times, free parking, optional private healthcare, ongoing professional training and company social events.

The Role

You will be preparing accounts for a wide variety of clients including sole traders and SME's in a number of industry sectors. Relationship building and going the extra mile is normal for you.

An exceptional communicator at all levels, you enjoy the interaction with your clients and have the ability to really listen to their needs then act accordingly. Deadline driven, you need to work with excellent attention to detail, have a good working knowledge of financial systems (especially Excel).

Qualifications

Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified.

The Company

Based in Beverley, East Yorkshire, this is a forward thinking company with traditional values of high integrity and ethics, a team playing culture and where long term career potential is on offer.

The Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.