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Semi Senior Accountant

Semi Senior Accountant

Si Recruitment

Posted 25 days ago, valid for 5 days

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 1XY, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Our client, a prominent regional firm of Chartered Accountants, is looking for a Semi Senior Accountant for their Barnsley office.
The role requires a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an accountancy practice and offers a salary of up to £30,000, plus study support.
Key responsibilities include client bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements, personal tax returns, and quarterly VAT returns.
Candidates should be studying towards AAT or have a relevant degree, with experience in software like Sage 50, Xero, or QuickBooks being advantageous.
The position offers flexible working hours, 31 days of holiday per year, and various employee benefits including a company pension and professional membership payments.

Overview

Our client; a leading regional firm of Chartered Accounts is actively seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their Barnsley office in a role that will utilise their knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to provide accounts and audit support to varied an impressive client base.

Duties

Client bookkeeping
Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients
Preparation of basic company financial statements
Preparation of interim management accounts
Preparation of personal tax returns
Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
Assisting with the training of apprentices
Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
Preparation of P11Ds (desirable)
Payroll experience (desirable)

Skills & Experience

Minimum 2-3 years experience working in an accountancy practice
Experience with Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, Sage Business Cloud is an advantage
Strong attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Exceptional communication skills with a good telephone manner
Strong written and technical skills
Strong prioritisation and organisation skills
Ability to handle confidential information
Strong record-keeping skills

Qualifications

Must be at least studying towards AAT or have completed a relevant university degree
Studying towards ACA/ACCA is also acceptable

On offer

Salary up to £30,000 -plus study support
A culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, constant review of salaries and discretionary bonuses.
37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
Company Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
Payment of professional memberships
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free parking or street parking at all sites
Free eye tests
Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s, and Mortgage fees

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