Senior Accountant

Location Huddersfield
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000
Contact name: Fiona Milne

Contact email: fiona@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23014
Published: 1 day ago

​Job Description: Senior Accountant

Location: Huddersfield

Hours: Full time

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant who is either ACA or ACCA qualified, or in the final stages of qualification, to join an Accountancy Practice in Huddersfield.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients

• Preparation and review of complex company financial statements, interim management accounts, personal tax returns & partnership accounts and returns

• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns

• Forecasts and business projections – not essential

• Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners

• Train members of staff and allocate duties

Qualifications and Skills:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification with relevant practical experience.

• Proven experience within an accountancy practice, demonstrating a strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Salary depending on experience

• 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am – 4.00pm)

• Holiday entitlement of 33 holiday days per year including bank holidays

• Company Pension scheme (salary sacrifice option available)

• Life Assurance

• Payment of professional memberships

• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking or street parking at all sites

• Free eye tests

• Various staff incentives – Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward

• Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s and Mortgages fee

Ref: 23014