Vacancy – Senior/Assistant Manager – Harrogate

Sutton McGrath Hartley Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

25 days holiday

Life Assurance 4x salary

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

SMH Group in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to manage a portfolio of clients and provide accounts and audit support for a busy practice.

You will prepare and review financial statements, interim management accounts, personal tax and partnership returns, and participate in client meetings with directors and owners. Eligibility requires ACA/ACCA qualification and solid practice background, with IT skills in Office 365 and IRIS.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice.
• Must be able to actively manage own workloads and team development.
• IT skills to operate Office 365 and accounting software.
• Experience with portfolios of mixed clients, focusing on accounts, tax and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review complex company financial statements.
• Prepare and review interim management accounts.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns.
• Prepare and review partnership accounts and returns.
• Attend client meetings with directors and business owners.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Office 365

Sage

IRIS

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS (accounting software)

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 220 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?

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 based in Harrogate.

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, Iris, 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