Vacancy – Senior Accountant (Newly Qualified) – Rotherham

SMH Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Rotherham is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified candidate to manage client portfolios in a busy accountancy practice. The role includes preparing financial statements, and personal tax returns, and providing audit support. The firm offers flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlement, and various employee benefits including pension schemes and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

31 holiday days including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Payment of professional memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests

Commission-based referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in practice as an experienced Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager.
• IT skills to operate Office 365 and accounting software.
• Proven ability in managing mixed client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review complex company financial statements.
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Office 365

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Job Description

The SMH Group is a multi-disciplined professional services company that includes Accounting & Business Advisory, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners, and Legal professionals. We operate across nine offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Wakefield, Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and Buxton.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice where we 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.

Job Purpose

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

The Successful Candidate

The Person

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

Qualifications And Experience

• 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.

What’s On Offer

The SMH Group believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, we constantly review salaries and discretionary bonuses. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities.

• 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10:30 am – 4:00 pm)
• Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
• Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
• Payment of professional memberships
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking or street parking at all sites
• Free eye tests
• Various staff incentives – Commission-based referral scheme, Google review reward
• Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s, and Mortgage fees

How To Apply

Send your CV to [e-mail].