SMH Group – Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Vacancy – Semi‑Senior Accountant / Senior Accountant – Huddersfield
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 150 employees across 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire and Derbyshire region. Our core behaviours are Client‑Centric, One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. We foster a culture of respect, support and inclusion.
Job Purpose
To 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.
Duties
- Oversee client bookkeeping
- Manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
- Preparation of complex company financial statements
- Preparation of interim management accounts
- Preparation of personal tax returns
- Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
- Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
- Forecasts and business projections (not essential)
- Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
- Train members of staff and allocate duties
- Company Secretarial duties (desirable)
- Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
- Payroll experience (desirable)
- Any other general accountancy or administrative work as required
The Successful Candidate
- Proactive
- Organised
- Forward-thinking
- Self‑motivated
- Confident
Skills and Experience
- At least 4 years working in an accountancy practice environment
- Experience of Sage 50, Xero, Quickbooks (essential)
- Iris and Sage Business Cloud (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
- Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required
Qualifications
ACA/ACCA qualified (or close to completion).
Our Benefits and Perks
- Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience and qualifications
- Study support for professional qualifications
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the ability to purchase up to 5 more
- Flexible working around core hours 10:30am to 4:00pm
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan Level 1
- Life Assurance 4× salary
- Eye tests
- Social events
- Volunteering opportunities
- Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages
How to Apply
Send your CV to
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
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