Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant - Doncaster (South Yorkshire)
Location: Doncaster (South Yorkshire)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business & Tax Advisory
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
We're collaborating with a long-established chartered certified accountancy firm based in Mexborough with a broad client base across Yorkshire and beyond. They now seek an Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant to join their Doncaster operation. You will support a varied portfolio of clients, handling bookkeeping, accounts drafting, and tax-related tasks, while working alongside senior staff in a practice environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform bookkeeping tasks: post purchase & sales invoices, reconcile supplier and customer accounts, and ensure full bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly / quarterly management accounts and meaningful commentary for client portfolios
- Drive VAT compliance: prepare and submit VAT returns under supervision
- Assist with drafting year-end accounts and financial statements for manager review
- Support with personal tax / self-assessment return preparation
- Handle routine client queries by phone and email, maintaining a professional client interface
- Work with senior staff to improve workflow, processes, and client service
- Mentor and support junior bookkeeping/admin staff as required
Ideal Candidate Profile
- AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or equivalent by experience
- Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
- Strong technical base in bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, and accounts drafting
- Confidence using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero) and advanced Excel skills
- Good communication skills with ability to interact professionally with clients
- Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise work under competing deadlines
- A team player with a willingness to learn and develop in practice
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Competitive salary of £24,000 - £30,000, aligned with Assistant / Semi-Senior level in South Yorkshire
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors - SMEs, charities, owner-managed businesses
- Supportive practice culture with scope for progression
- Working in the Doncaster area, part of a practice with strong reputation and local roots
- Opportunity to expand into advisory work as experience grows
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Practice - Assistant/Semi-Senior Accountant (Doncaster, South Yorkshire) in Mexborough employer: Supreme Search Specialists
Join a leading accountancy practice in Chester, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your contributions. With a focus on employee wellbeing, the firm offers generous holiday allowances, tailored development opportunities, and regular social activities, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance. This role not only allows you to excel in client service but also provides a pathway for career growth within a dynamic team dedicated to professional excellence.
Contact Details:
Supreme Search Specialists Recruitment Team
