Accounts Senior

Senior Accountant

Location:

Sheffield / South Yorkshire

Salary: up to 50000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

This opportunity is with a long‑established reputable accountancy practice based in the Sheffield area known for providing a comprehensive range of services to a loyal and diverse client base. The firm supports small and medium‑sized businesses, family‑owned companies, sole traders, partnerships and self‑employed individuals across sectors including trades, retail, professional services, hospitality, construction and local service industries. Their approach is relationship‑driven, placing a strong emphasis on accuracy, client care and personalised financial guidance.

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships under relevant reporting standards.
• Manage a mixed portfolio of clients delivering bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and annual accounts.
• Prepare and submit self‑assessment tax returns (personal, partnership and trust) as well as corporation tax returns.
• Provide tax planning support for small business owners and self‑employed clients.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients and manage ongoing compliance requirements.
• Communicate clearly with clients offering guidance on tax and accounting matters.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team when required.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance across all work.

• 4 years of experience working within an accountancy practice (essential).
• Strong background in both accounts preparation and personal / business tax.
• Confident managing a varied portfolio of SME clients.
• Proficient with cloud accounting and bookkeeping software (Xero, Quick Books, Sage etc.).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain tax and accounting matters in a clear client‑friendly manner.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage your workload independently.
• Qualified or qualified by experience considered.

Up to 50000 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent exposure to varied and interesting client work across accounts and tax.

Professional development opportunities within a stable and supportive practice.

Autonomy and responsibility within your own client portfolio.

Please submit your CV. Only suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and the hiring firm in more detail due to volume.

• Business Development
• Account Payable
• Economics
• Accounting & Finance
• Account Receivable
• General Ledger Accounting
• Finance
• Account Management
• Communication
• CRM
• Client Relationships
• Analytical Skills
• Annual Budget
• Business Relationship
• Business unit