Semi Senior Accountant

The Opportunity

An award-winning, independent accountancy and business advisory firm in Sheffield is looking to appoint an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working within accountancy practice who wants to develop their technical skills, gain greater client exposure and continue progressing towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

The firm has an excellent reputation across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, combining the expertise and resources of a larger practice with the supportive, personal environment of an independent firm. You'll work alongside experienced Seniors, Managers and Partners, gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

One of the biggest attractions is the firm's approach to work-life balance, with flexible working, structured development and a genuine commitment to minimising overtime.

The Role

You'll work across a broad range of accounting assignments, gradually taking on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Assisting with personal tax returns where required
• Producing management accounts
• Preparing VAT returns
• Completing bookkeeping assignments
• Working directly with clients to resolve accounting queries
• Supporting clients with Xero and other cloud accounting platforms
• Building strong relationships with business owners
• Working alongside Senior Accountants and Managers on more complex assignments
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Identifying opportunities to improve clients' accounting processes
• Developing your technical knowledge through ongoing training and professional qualifications

The Candidate

You'll ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
• AAT qualification or be studying towards ACA/ACCA
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Some exposure to corporation tax
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses
• Knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• A proactive approach to learning and development
• The ambition to progress towards Senior Accountant level

What's On Offer:

• Fully funded ACA/ACCA study support
• Paid study leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Zero-overtime policy, with TOIL arrangements where additional hours are worked
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Professional subscriptions
• Free or subsidised parking
• Annual volunteering day
• Regular social events
• Structured training and career development
• Clear progression towards Senior Accountant and beyond