Accounts Semi-Senior Harrogate
Salary: £32,000£37,500 depending on experience
I'm working with an established and growing accountancy group in Harrogate to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior into its team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in accountancy practice, particularly accounts preparation, and is looking for a business where they can continue developing their skills and progressing their career.
Ideally, we're looking for someone already operating at Semi-Senior level, with valuable practical accounts preparation experience.
However, there is flexibility around the level of appointment.
We'd also be interested in speaking with someone slightly more junior who is ready to take the next step, or an experienced Semi-Senior who feels ready to progress towards Senior level.
Salary would reflect the successful candidate's experience and the level of responsibility they can undertake.
What is particularly important to this business is finding someone who is driven, enthusiastic and genuinely wants to progress.
They want someone with a strong work ethic, who takes pride in their work, embraces new challenges and is keen to develop within a growing organisation.
Experience with IRIS and Xero would be beneficial.
Neither is essential for someone with the right background and attitude.
The role
Working alongside an experienced team of accountants, you'll:
Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
Assist with the preparation of company financial statements
Prepare interim management accounts
Undertake client bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records




Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support Making Tax Digital requirements
Assist with the management of a portfolio of clients
Prepare draft tax computations for manager review, where appropriate
Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
Support senior colleagues with accounts preparation and other client requirements
Assist with company secretarial duties where required
Support the training and development of apprentices where appropriate
Undertake general accountancy duties as required
The emphasis of this opportunity is accounts preparation rather than tax, although there will be some exposure to associated tax work.
What we're looking for
You'll ideally have:
A minimum of 23 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice, ideally working at Semi-Senior level for the advertised salary range of £35,000£38,000.
Practical experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients
An understanding of VAT returns and associated accounting requirements
Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills and a professional approach to clients
A proactive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibility




A genuine interest in developing your technical skills and progressing your career
Experience with Xero, IRIS, MyWorkpapers, Sage or QuickBooks would be advantageous
You may be studying towards AAT, ACA or ACCA, or have gained relevant experience through working in practice.
Above all, we're looking for someone who is ambitious, hardworking and determined to succeed.
You'll enjoy being part of a busy team, be adaptable to change and have the motivation to develop within a growing organisation.
What's on offer?
This is an prospect to join an expanding accountancy group where career development is encouraged and strong performance is recognised.
The business offers ongoing training and development, study support where applicable and opportunities to progress as your experience grows.
Benefits include:
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Payment of relevant professional memberships
Study support where applicable
Additional employee benefits and social events
The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working available following successful completion of probation, allowing three days in the Harrogate office and two days working from home.
Salary is £32,000£37,500 depending on experience.
The business is flexible around the level of appointment and would consider someone slightly more junior, with salary reflecting their experience, or an established Semi-Senior who is ready to take the next step towards a Senior position.
Location:
Harrogate
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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