Semi Senior Accountant

Semi Senior Accountant - £28,000 to £32,000 - Keighley, Bradford

Location:

Keighley, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per year, with potential to go higher for the right candidate
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Working Pattern:
Office-based

Semi Senior Accountant Jobs + Practice Accountant Positions

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Semi Senior Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice.

The role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of small business clients while working closely with senior accountants on accounts preparation and other accounting assignments.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious practice accountant who is confident working independently and wants to develop their client management and technical accounting experience.

Why Apply for This Semi Senior Accountant Role?

 * £28,000 - £32,000 salary, with potential for more for the right candidate

* Full-time, office-based position

* Responsibility for a portfolio of small business clients

* Broad experience across accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts

* Exposure to Making Tax Digital (MTD)

* Direct client contact and relationship management

* Varied workload within a growing accountancy practice

* Opportunity to develop technical and commercial accounting skills

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a small portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for the flow and processing of financial information through cloud accounting software.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Managing a portfolio of small business clients

* Using cloud accounting software to maintain accurate accounting records

* Liaising directly with clients by telephone and email

* Preparing and submitting VAT returns

* Assisting with the practice's Making Tax Digital department

* Supporting senior accountants with processing accounting entries through to trial balance

* Preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts

* Managing workloads effectively and meeting client deadlines

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' recent experience within a UK accountancy practice and strong practical experience across accounts preparation and bookkeeping.

The successful candidate will have:

* Strong experience preparing accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships to a high standard

* At least 3 years' recent UK accountancy practice experience

* Experience with VAT returns

* Experience processing accounting records through to trial balance

* Management accounts experience would be advantageous

* Strong knowledge of cloud bookkeeping and accounting software - Xero, Sage, Quick Books, Free Agent

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

* A proactive approach and ability to use initiative

Making Tax Digital and Career Development

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the practice's Making Tax Digital department, gaining valuable experience across cloud accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation and management accounts.

Additional Requirement

Due to occasional requirements to collect client records, the successful candidate must have a full driving licence and access to their own car.

Semi Senior Accountant Career Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced Semi Senior Accountant, Accounts Semi Senior or Practice Accountant looking for their next career opportunity within a growing accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will benefit from a varied portfolio of small business clients and the opportunity to take greater responsibility for client relationships and accounting work.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Semi Senior Accountant looking for practice accountant jobs, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT and cloud accounting.

To discuss the role confidentially or find out more about the opportunity, please get in touch today.

For more information, please contact the below:

Louise Kerrigan

Senior Talent Partner

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