At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts, prepare financial statements, and assist with bookkeeping.
- Company: Join a supportive and growing accountancy practice in Harrogate.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, study support, 25 days leave, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and volunteering opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Studying AAT, ACA/ACCA or relevant degree; accounting software experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Harrogate
Sector: Business Services, Accounts, General Practice
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Published: 1 day ago
Expiry date: 2026-12-21
Start date: 2026-11-09
Consultant: Eleanor Snow
Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice who are looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant to join their team in Harrogate.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant to join a busy and supportive accountancy practice, working alongside experienced accountants and professionals. You will benefit from ongoing training, guidance and study support, with the opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress your career.
Working with a varied portfolio of clients, your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Assisting with the management of client relationships and assignments
- Preparing statutory accounts and company financial statements
- Preparing interim management accounts
- Preparing personal tax returns
- Preparing partnership accounts and tax returns
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns
- Attending client meetings and liaising with directors and business owners
About You
- Currently studying towards AAT, or ACA / ACCA, or holding a relevant university degree
- Experience with accounting software such as Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, MyWorkPapers or BrightPay would be advantageous
- Strong technical and written skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage deadlines effectively
- Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to handle confidential information
What's on Offer?
- Study support for professional qualifications
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan & eye tests
- Life Assurance at 4x salary
- Regular social events
- Volunteering opportunities
- Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages
For more information, please contact Eleanor Snow at Clark Wood on 07375 801311 or email eleanor@clark-wood.co.uk.
We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful introductions.
Accounts Semi Senior in Harrogate employer: Clark Wood
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