Accounts Senior in Crossgates

Would you like to join a highly respected and established accountancy practice in Scarborough where your contribution is genuinely valued, your career development is supported, and you can build lasting relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients? Are you an ambitious Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant looking for a role where you can continue to develop within a friendly, professional and collaborative team?

We are working exclusively with a long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Scarborough that is continuing to grow and is looking to strengthen its accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that combines traditional client service with a supportive and people-focused culture.

This role would suit either an experienced Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll enjoy a varied workload, exposure to a broad range of clients across different sectors, and the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while building trusted client relationships. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, recognises individual contributions and genuinely invests in its people.

What the Accounts Senior job involves:

• Working as part of an experienced and supportive accounts team, you will be responsible for preparing accounts and supporting a varied portfolio of clients, including:
• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their day-to-day contact and answering queries.
• Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts, identifying errors and resolving discrepancies.
• Supervising and supporting junior staff, reviewing their work and providing practical training.
• Managing deadlines and budgets, ensuring client work is completed accurately, on time and within agreed fees.
• Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on client matters, submissions and queries.
• Supporting client meetings, explaining financial results and highlighting issues or opportunities to managers and partners.
• Using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and accounts preparation packages, and helping clients improve their processes.

Skills required:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment is essential.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of business entities.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.
• AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience candidates will all be considered.

Other information:

• Full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Free on-site parking.
• Easily accessible on public transport.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Varied and interesting client portfolio across a range of sectors.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• Exposure to experienced professionals who will support your ongoing learning and career growth.
• Join a successful and well-respected independent practice where people stay because they enjoy the culture, the clients and the opportunities available.