Practice Accountant
£30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
Harrogate Area
Part time/school time hours considered
Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you
can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and
continue developing your career within a supportive firm?
Our client, a well-established and regarded accountancy practice in the
Harrogate area, is looking to add an Accountant to their team. This is a
fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people and
provides opportunities for professional growth.
We’re looking for an experienced Accountant with a proven background
within accountancy practice. Ideally, you’ll be AAT qualified/ part qualified
ACCA/ACA and confident managing a varied portfolio of clients, preparing
accounts and tax returns, and building strong client relationships. In return,
you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, continue
developing your technical expertise, and play an important role within a
supportive firm.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing
a varied portfolio of clients and building long-term professional
relationships - Preparing
management accounts and year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships
and limited companies - Preparing
personal, partnership and corporation tax returns - Completing
VAT returns and company secretarial duties - Handling
bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and general ledger activities - Preparing
and supporting payroll and self- assessment tax returns - Supporting
with year-end processes, audits and dealing with external stakeholders - Identifying
opportunities to improve client processes and recommending additional
services where appropriate - Working
closely with Managers and Directors on technical accounting and taxation
matters - Ensuring
all compliance deadlines are met and client records are maintained
accurately
What We’re Looking For
- AAT
Level 4 qualified, Part qualified ICAEW OR ACCA and/or equivalent practice
experience - Previous
experience within an accountancy practice environment - Strong
knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance within practice - Experience
using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or Quickbooks - Excellent
communication and relationship-building skills - Strong
organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to
detail - A
proactive approach with the ability to manage your own workload
effectively
What’s in it for You?
- Salary
of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience - Ongoing
training, support and career development - Exposure
to a broad and interesting client portfolio - A
supportive, friendly and experienced working environment - Holiday
entitlement and pension scheme
If you’re looking for a practice role where you’ll be valued, trusted
with responsibility, and given the opportunity to continue progressing your
career, we’d love to speak with you for a confidential conversation.