Practice Accountant

Location York
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £38,000
Contact name: Mark Sanderson

Contact email: mark@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 22709
Published: 11 days ago

​Job Title: Accountant

Location: York

Working Pattern: 9-day fortnight | Core hours 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Salary: £25,000 - £38,000 (DOE)

We are seeking a proactive and flexible Accountant to join a growing Accountancy Practice. This role requires someone who can effectively manage multiple priorities, deliver high-quality work to clients, and travel to client premises when necessary.

Responsibilities:

•Prepare statutory financial statements for a portfolio of small to medium-sized, owner-managed businesses.

•Perform tax computations in compliance with relevant legislation.

•Confidently use accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and Iris.

•Liaise with clients both remotely and on-site, building strong relationships and understanding of their needs.

•Manage workloads across competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Experience:

•Experience using accountancy software (Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Iris).

•ACA, ACCA or L4 AAT qualified

•Recent general practice background, with exposure to accounts and/or audit

•Exceptional organisational skills

•Proven experience of delivering excellent client service

•Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities

•The ability to travel to clients’ premises as required deadline.

Benefits:

•Annual Leave: 22 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

•Working Week: 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)

•Hybrid Working: 2 days from home per week after probation

•Flexible Hours: Core hours of 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

•Overtime paid or time off in lieu

•Recognition: Long service awards

•Vitality health benefits

•Mental Health First Aiders across the business

•Salary sacrifice schemes

•Perkbox membership

•Vibrant office-based social community

•1 day a year for volunteering (can also be gifted to a colleague)

Ref: 22709