Accountant

Location Harrogate
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000-£35,000
Contact name: Georgie Williams

Contact email: georgie@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23417
Published: about 3 hours ago

Title: Accountant Location: Harrogate
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Harrogate to recruit a proactive and client-focused Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll be responsible for delivering a broad range of accounting and tax services to a varied client portfolio. The role offers genuine long-term progression for someone looking to grow within a successful practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of year-end accounts for a diverse range of clients (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies).

  • Production of corporation tax and personal tax returns.

  • Managing and maintaining client relationships, acting as a first point of contact for queries.

  • Supporting clients with cloud accounting queries (primarily Xero).

  • Working collaboratively within a small, supportive team environment.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and practice procedures.

  • Contributing to workflow improvements and supporting the ongoing growth of the practice.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of Xero.

  • Demonstrable experience producing year-end accounts and tax returns.

  • Excellent communication skills and confidence in a client-facing role.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently within a small team.

Desirable:

  • Experience using IRIS accountancy software.

  • AAT-qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.

  • Knowledge of other cloud accounting platforms.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience.

  • Progression opportunities within the practice.

  • Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.

  • Opportunity to work closely with clients and gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities.

  • Modern, cloud-focused practice environment.