Si Recruitment
Accounts Senior
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Accounts Senior
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ripon who are looking to add an experienced Accounts Senior to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking a varied role within a supportive practice environment, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
The successful candidate will work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, providing accounts preparation, tax compliance, and bookkeeping services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of statutory accounts for a wide variety of businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
- Preparation and submission of personal and business tax returns.
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
- Bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
- Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing support and advice.
- Assisting with client queries and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
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Payroll processing experience is desirable but not essential.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
- AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
- Proven experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
- Experience completing personal and/or business tax returns.
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Strong bookkeeping skills.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
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Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Payroll experience.
- ACA or ACCA studier, or an interest in pursuing further professional qualifications.
- Experience using:
- Sageo
- Sage 50
- Sage Business Cloud
- Xero
- QuickBooks
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
- ACA/ACCA study support available.
- Clear opportunities for progression within the firm.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.
If you have previous accountancy practice experience and are looking to further your career within a growing and supportive firm, we'd love to hear from you.
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