Accounts Semi Senior

​Semi-Senior Accountant

Huddersfield (Office-Based, HD2) £25,000 – £30,000 DOE | Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week)

An established chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield is currently seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their growing Accounts Team. Our client supports a diverse portfolio of approximately 500 clients and is known for delivering a high-quality, personalised service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice-based accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to ensure service levels and deadlines are consistently met.

Key responsibilities include:

· Preparation of year-end statutory accounts

· Preparation of corporation tax computations

· Conducting year-end accounts meetings with clients

· Supporting clients with accounts queries, including Sage and Xero

· Preparation of management accounts when required

· Completion and review of VAT returns

· Supervising and supporting accountants and trainee accountants, including providing technical guidance

· Liaising with HMRC

· Visiting client premises as required

· Contributing to team meetings and departmental improvements

· Assisting with business development and actively seeking new clients

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced practice environment. The ideal candidate will:

· Work well under pressure and manage strict deadlines effectively

· Demonstrate strong attention to detail and pride in their work

· Be self-motivated and proactive

· Enjoy working collaboratively within a team

· Be flexible with working hours during peak periods (e.g. month-end)

· Communicate confidently and professionally at all levels

· Have a courteous and professional telephone manner

· Be adaptable and keen to develop new skills

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

· AAT qualified

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice

· Strong numeracy and literacy skills

· Confident IT user with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

· Good working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Xero

· Solid understanding of VAT and corporation tax

Desirable:

· Experience using IRIS Accounts Production

· Exposure to other bookkeeping software such as FreeAgent or QuickBooks

· Use of own car

Benefits

· Salary £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience

· 23 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 26 days

· 37.5 hours per week

· Opportunity to develop within a reputable chartered accountancy practice

If you are a Semi-Senior Accountant looking for a long-term opportunity within a professional and supportive firm, we would be pleased to discuss this role with you.