Semi-Senior Accountant
14 days ago
Keighley
Semi-Senior Accountant - Keighley, West Yorkshire Location: Keighley (Office-Based) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (flexible, negotiable DOE) About the Firm • Well-established, forward-thinking independent accountancy practice, • Strong focus on SME clients across a varied sector base, • Embraces cloud accounting and digital transformation (MTD-focused), • Supportive team environment with opportunity for progression The Role • Manage a portfolio of small business clients across multiple industries, • Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping using cloud-based software, • Support senior accountants with accounts preparation and financial reporting, • Assist in the ongoing development of the firm’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) function Key Responsibilities • End-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, • Processing financial data via cloud accounting platforms, • Preparation and submission of VAT returns, • Liaising with clients via phone and email on financial matters, • Supporting accounts preparation up to trial balance, • Assisting with management accounts where required, • Prioritising workload effectively to meet strict deadlines, • Occasional travel to client sites to collect records Requirements • Minimum 3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice, • Strong experience preparing accounts for:, • Sole traders, • Limited companies, • Partnerships, • Proficient in cloud accounting software (Sage Business Cloud, Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent preferred), • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Ability to work independently and under pressure, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What’s on Offer • Competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate, • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio, • Opportunity to develop within a growing MTD-focused environment, • Stable, office-based role within a collaborative team