Semi Senior Accountant

About Us

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire region.

At SMH Group, we truly believe our people are our greatest strength, which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business, we strive to be guided by our core behaviours, Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

With our clients and our people at the forefront of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Harrogate office. You will work alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals who will work with you to develop your career and provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your full potential.

You will use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.

• 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
• Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Assist with training of apprentices
  
  Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
• Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

The Person

• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward-thinking
• Self-motivated
• Confident

• You must have at least 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience of Sage 50, Xero, Quickbooks, Iris, Sage Business Cloud an advantage
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
• Good written and technical Skills
• Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills

Must be at least studying towards AAT or have completed a relevant university degree and/or studying towards ACA/ACCA.

• Salary – up to £30,000
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
• Pension scheme (with Royal London)
• Health Cash Plan (Level
  1)
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages

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