Vacancy – Semi Senior Accountant – Leeds / Harrogate

Sutton McGrath Hartley Ltd; Leeds, Harrogate; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional quals

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x salary

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and res

Job summary

SMH Group in Leeds/Harrogate is hiring an experienced accounting assistant to join our busy practice. You will work with a range of clients delivering accounts, tax and compliance support, with on-site training to help you reach your potential.

The role requires 2–3 years in practice, exposure to Sage 50 or Xero is ideal, and you should be studying towards AAT or ACA/ACCA. We offer study support, a friendly team, 25 days holiday, and opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience with Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, MyWorkPapers, BrightPay is advantageous.
• Strong Attention to Detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of company financial statements
• Preparation of interim management accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Preparation of partnership accounts and tax returns
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Assist with training of apprentices
• Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
• Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

Skills

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

MyWorkPapers

BrightPay

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Written skills

Organisational skills

Confidential information handling

Record keeping

Education

AAT study

ACA/ACCA study

Tools

None

Job description

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 250 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours – Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven team we’d love to hear from you.

What will you be doing in the role?

This is an opportunity to join our practice based in Harrogate or Leeds who will work with you to develop your career, provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. We offer training both on site and externally.

You will use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.

Duties to include:

• Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of company financial statements
• Preparation of interim management accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Preparation of partnership accounts and tax returns
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Assist with training of apprentices
• Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
• Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

Who are we looking for?

The person:

• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward-thinking
• Self-motivated
• Confident

Skills and Experience:

• You must have at least 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience of Sage 50, Xero, Quickbooks, Iris, MyWorkPapers, BrightPay an advantage
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
• Good written and technical Skills
• Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills

What qualifications do you need?

Must be at least studying towards AAT or have completely a relevant university degree and/or studying towards ACA/ACCA.

Our benefits and perks

• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages