Semi-Senior Practice Accountant (Level 4 AAT)

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Job Title: Semi-Senior Practice Accountant (Level 4 AAT)

Location / Department: Office based, Huddersfield, HD2

Reports to: Senior Accounts Manager

Salary: Minimum starting salary of £27,000 with increments, depending on experience and continually meeting personal and technical specifications

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week – 1/2 hour for lunch. Will consider part-time applicants.

Some flexibility may be required according to workloads

Role Band: 2

Date: June 2025

1. JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accounts Team preparing statutory accounts and other services for a client base of c500 clients. This is a fast paced position but in a friendly, supportive and modern environment.

Our ideal candidate will be customer focused, self-motivated, have a positive attitude and need to be able to demonstrate a broad accounting knowledge.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Preparation of year end accounts
Preparation of tax computations and CT600 returns
Assist clients with R&D claims when required
Assist clients with accounts, Sage and Xero queries
Provide technical assistance to clients in a broad range of subject matters
Preparation of management accounts as and when required
Complete/review VAT returns as and when required
Supervise and provide support, including technical assistance for designated bookkeeper(s)
Visit client offices as and when required
Contribute to team meetings
Actively seek new clients
3. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Able to work well under pressure, use initiative and work within strict deadlines
Possess good attention to detail and take pride in all tasks undertaken
Must be focused and self-motivated
Able to work in a team environment, supporting colleagues when required
Flexible regarding additional hours especially at month end
Able to communicate effectively at all levels and have the ability to listen and interpret instructions
Open to change and keen to learn new skills
4. TECHNICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

Level 4 AAT qualified
A minimum of 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
Numerate and a good standard of literacy skills
Must be computer literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Courteous and good telephone manner
Good knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Xero
Good knowledge of VAT and corporation tax
DESIRABLE

Knowledge of IRIS Accounts Production
Exposure to other bookkeeping software such as FreeAgent and Quickbooks
Use of own car
Please note that this is not a position that will be offered training to a chartered qualification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):

Are you qualified to AAT level 4?
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Limited company accounts preparation: 2 years (required)
Working in an accountancy practice: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person