Semi Senior Accountant

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Location: West Yorkshire

Develop Your Practice Career with a Modern, Growing Firm

Are you an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant looking to build your career within a supportive and forward-thinking accountancy practice?

Our client is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join their growing team in West Yorkshire. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients, gain exposure to a varied range of businesses, and develop your technical skills across accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, with a clear pathway towards senior and management positions.

The Role

Working closely with senior members of the team, you will manage a portfolio of small business clients while supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software


• Processing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial information


• Preparing and submitting VAT returns


• Liaising with clients via telephone and email


• Supporting the firm's Making Tax Digital (MTD) services


• Assisting with accounts preparation up to trial balance


• Supporting the production of management accounts


• Managing deadlines and prioritising workload effectively


• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment


• Occasional travel to clients when required

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' recent UK accountancy practice experience


• Experience preparing accounts for:
  
  
  
  • Sole Traders
  
  
  • Limited Companies
  
  
  • Partnerships
  
  
  
  


• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge


• Experience using cloud accounting software, including:
  
  
  
  • Xero
  
  
  • QuickBooks
  
  
  • Sage Business Cloud
  
  
  • FreeAgent (desirable)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to prepare accounting records to trial balance level


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying


• Experience preparing management accounts


• Knowledge of Making Tax Digital requirements


• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £35,000 DOE (potential flexibility for exceptional candidates)


• Clear progression pathway to Senior Accountant


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio


• Hands-on experience with modern cloud accounting systems


• Supportive and collaborative team culture


• Stable, growing accountancy practice


• Free on-site parking


• Company pension scheme


• Regular career development reviews

Why Join Our Client?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice where you'll gain broad exposure across accounts and bookkeeping while developing valuable client management skills. You'll work closely with experienced accountants, receive ongoing support, and benefit from genuine career progression opportunities.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: [email protected]

Apply today to take the next step in your accountancy practice career.