Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant

Location:

Elland, West Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an Accountant to join its friendly and professional team in Elland. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT Level 4 qualified Accountant with ideally 2 years' post-qualification experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive practice environment. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with more extensive practice experience and strong client-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Produce personal, partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Prepare VAT returns and financial statements.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and gather information.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines for accounts and tax submissions.
• Maintain accurate client records and support company secretarial duties.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Support junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement across the practice.

The Ideal Candidate :
• AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' accountancy practice experience post qualification.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a proactive and professional approach.
• Experience using IRIS software would be advantageous but is not essential.