Vacancy – Senior Accountant – Leeds / Harrogate

Sutton McGrath Hartley Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional qualific

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (p

Life Assurance 4x salary

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and res

Job summary

SMH Group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Accounts Senior to join our Harrogate or Leeds practice. You will deliver first-class accounts and audit support while managing a busy client portfolio.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with practice experience, able to lead workloads, and proficient in Office 365 and accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or IRIS. Join a supportive team that values client-centric service.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong practice background; Newly Qualified.
• Ability to actively manage workloads and develop team members.
• Solid IT skills with common accounting software experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of clients and take responsibility for delivery.
• Prepare and review complex company financial statements and interim accounts.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns and partnership accounts.
• Review quarterly VAT returns and discuss forecasts with clients
• Attend client meetings with directors and assist business owners
• Train staff and allocate duties within the team

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (Newly Qualified)

Tools

Office 365

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

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.

To 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:

• Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
• Preparation and review of complex company financial statements
• Preparation and review of interim management accounts
• Preparation and review of personal tax returns
• Preparation and review of partnership accounts and returns
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Forecasts and business projections – not essential
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Train members of staff and allocate duties

Who are we looking for?

The person:

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

What qualifications do you need?

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (Newly Qualified) as an experienced Accounts Senior, Assistant Manager, looking to progress their career further.
• Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own and team members development.
• Must possess IT skills to operate Office 365, in-house programs and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary. Accounting software experience with Sage, Xero or Quickbooks will also be useful.
• Must be fully adept with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS
• Proven ability in managing a portfolio of mixed clients, and business development in an environment where the emphasis was on accounts, tax and advisory work is a must.

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