Location: Leeds
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-Based, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Why Apply?
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing accountancy practice
* Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to develop supervisory and client-facing skills
* Stable, long-established local employer
About the Opportunity
A growing and well-established accountancy practice in Leeds is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join its expanding team.
This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional with accountancy practice experience who is looking to progress their career in a supportive environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and tax work while working directly with business owners, sole traders and limited companies.
The position offers excellent development opportunities for candidates looking to progress towards Senior Accountant level.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
* Reconciling profit and loss accounts and balance sheet accounts
* Preparing corporation tax returns
* Completing self-assessment tax returns
* Managing quarterly Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions
* Supporting junior team members with training and day-to-day guidance
* Working with a variety of cloud accounting and practice software packages
* Assisting with client queries and providing proactive support
* Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines
Skills & Experience Required
* Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
* AAT qualified (essential)
* Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns
* Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
* Experience using software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and IRIS
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong communication and client relationship skills
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads effectively
What's on Offer
* Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
* Genuine career progression opportunities
* Ongoing CPD and technical training
* Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
* Friendly and supportive team culture
* Full-time permanent position
* Office-based role in Leeds
Apply Today
If you are currently working as a Semi Senior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Practice Accountant, Accounts Technician or Junior Accountant and are looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£28000.00 - £35000.00 per year