Job Description
Are you looking to really shine and excel your accounting career? Then look no further; this opportunity is perfect for an experienced, soon to be qualified Practice Accountant who wants to demonstrate and enhance their skills and progress within a diverse and dynamic practice of chartered accountants and business advisors.
Shenward has been around for over 30 years, and whilst we have a global client base and two offices in West Yorkshire, we remain humble and ensure that our culture is one where our team come first and feel valued.
In this role, based at our Cleckheaton office, will be working with a varied client base and across a range of exciting sectors as well as supporting some of our graduates and apprentices with their progress.
We’d like you to have a passion for working within a multidisciplinary practice, to be driven and forward thinking, to be meticulous and accurate but most of all, genuinely enjoy the process of accountancy work.
Criteria:
● Ideally, you will be fully or soon to be qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)
● You’ll have a general practice background with good technical skills in the areas of accounts preparation and taxation.
● Audit experience is preferred but can discuss for the right candidate.
We will also consider applications from strongly qualified by experience (QBE) candidates.
Duties include but not limited to:
● Preparing year end accounts for both limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders (mainly limited companies).
● Preparing personal and corporation tax computations and returns.
● Assisting the Partners or Senior managers with ad hoc project work for clients.
● Liaising with clients over their accounts and queries.
You’d be reporting on each assignment directly to a partner or senior manager and we have a team of accounts employees available to assist on assignments. Wherever possible we encourage the delegation of work to provide valuable practical training.
Benefits:
Free parking
Flexible start times and finish times
Career progression pathway
Rewards programme
Perkbox
Buddy and mentor scheme
Personal Development Planning based on your goals, desires and circumstances
We are always looking for inspiring, passionate individuals to join our ever-growing team. We welcome the submission of speculative applications.
Please send your CV for this job to gemma@shenward.com or contact us directly via phone.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Experience:
accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Practice Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
