Accountant

Location Harrogate
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: up to £45,000
Contact name: rosie sinclair

Contact email: rosie@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23630
Published: about 2 hours ago

​An established, owner-managed company based in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a growing business. You’ll work closely with the Directors and external Auditors, manage one direct report, and contribute to improving financial processes across the organisation.

This is a full-time position offering hybrid working (one day per week from home). Slightly reduced hours can also be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping

• Bank reconciliations

• Processing and paying invoices

• Chasing customer payments

• Submitting quarterly VAT returns

• Implementing new finance processes and procedures to improve efficiency

• Liaising with external auditors (who manage payroll, year-end accounts and tax)

Requirements

• Previous accountancy experience within an SME

• Strong IT skills (experience with Xero highly desirable)

• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative

• Team player with a collaborative approach

Working Hours & Benefits

• 9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch)

• Reduced hours considered

• One day per week working from home

• On-site parking

• Critical health cover

If you’re looking for a varied and hands-on role within a supportive environment where your input will make a real impact, this could be the role for you. A hand-over will be provided on starting.