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Semi- Senior/Senior Accountant

WILLOW RECRUITMENT LTD
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2XW

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant position is available in Halifax, offering a salary of £33-45K based on experience.
  • The role requires 2-3 years of experience in accountancy practice and AAT qualification or progress towards ACA/ACCA.
  • Candidates will manage their own client portfolio, preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax computations, and self-assessment tax returns.
  • The firm promotes career progression with study support and mentorship for ACA/ACCA qualifications.
  • This position offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on personal development and work-life balance.

Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant - Halifax

Full Time Hours

Free Parking

£33-45K depending on experience

Join a dynamic and growing accountancy practice where you can really make an impact and add value.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant to join a well-established Chartered Accountancy Practice based in Halifax. This is a fantastic chance for someone who’s passionate about accountancy and eager to further develop their career with the backing of a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

Whether you're AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified, this role offers plenty of variety, responsibility, and the potential to gain invaluable experience while working towards your ACA/ACCA qualification.

What You'll Be Doing:

In this hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of your own client portfolio, ensuring that you deliver high-quality work across a range of services.

The key duties include:

  • Preparation of year-end accounts for a variety of clients, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders, and Partnerships - you’ll ensure everything is completed to the highest standard, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines
  • Corporation Tax computations and returns - your technical skills will be crucial here, ensuring tax returns are completed accurately and on time
  • Self-Assessment Tax Returns - you’ll assist in preparing tax returns for individuals, dealing with everything from straightforward to more complex cases
  • Bookkeeping and Management Accounts - you’ll prepare regular management accounts, supporting clients with accurate and timely financial information that helps them make better business decisions
  • Client relationship management - You’ll serve as the primary contact for your clients, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with them. You’ll be the go-to person, offering advice and guidance on everything from general accounting to business strategy
  • Supporting junior staff - You’ll be mentoring and training trainee accountants, helping them develop their skills and knowledge. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and contribute to the development of the next generation of accountants

This is a highly varied role where no two days will be the same. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and accounting tasks and will have the opportunity to really make a difference in the service you provide.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Study Support - If you’re currently working towards your ACA/ACCA qualification, this firm offers full support, including paid study leave, training, and mentorship to help you reach your full potential
  • Career Progression - With strong internal development and promotion opportunities, the business is keen to support your career as it grows. This isn’t just another job - it’s a place where you can truly develop and progress
  • A Fantastic Team - You’ll work within a supportive and friendly environment, with a team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and personal development. The culture is down-to-earth but professional, with a strong focus on work-life balance

What You’ll Need:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong background in accountancy practice, with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role. You should be AAT qualified (or working towards ACA/ACCA) with experience of using cloud-based software like Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar. You’ll need to be highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

If you're someone who's driven, client-focused, and eager to progress in a dynamic firm, we’d love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.