Semi Senior​/Accounts Senior

Position: Semi Senior / Accounts Senior (Permanent)
Would you like to work for a well established and traditional accountancy practice in Scarborough where you be a valued member of the team? Are you looking for an Accounts Senior / Semi Senior position within a growing team?

We are working exclusively with a well-established accountancy practice in Scarborough for this newly created position. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team where you’ll take ownership of a varied client portfolio, producing high-quality accounts and supporting clients with day-to-day queries, helping deliver an excellent service year-round.

What the Accounts Senior / Semi Senior job involves

Working as part of an experienced accounts team, you will be responsible for preparing accounts and supporting the wider practice with a range of duties, including:

Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Producing and reviewing management accounts (where required)

Preparing basic corporation tax computations and supporting information (depending on experience)

Completing VAT returns and liaising with clients to resolve queries

Assisting with bookkeeping and ensuring records are accurate and up to date

Communicating with clients via phone/email to gather information and provide updates

Supporting and mentoring junior team members (Accounts Senior level)

Working to deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism

Skills required

Previous experience in an accountancy practice at a Senior or Semi Senior level

A solid understanding of preparing accounts for a range of business types

Confident using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Quick Books, Sage)

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset

Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively during busy periods

Other information

This is a fulltime position working 37.5 hours per week

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Car parking is available

Discretionary annual bonus

Easily accessible on public transport

Traditional and well established business where you will feel valued and an integral part of the team

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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