Semi Senior Accountant
Huddersfield
£30,000 - £38,000 + Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.
With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.
The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.
The Role
As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will join an established Accounting & Business Advisory team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
Working closely with senior colleagues, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting services, building strong client relationships, and supporting businesses with their financial reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue their professional development within a supportive practice environment that offers structured career progression and ongoing study support.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a high standard of service
- Prepare statutory financial statements for a range of business entities
- Produce accurate and timely management accounts
- Prepare personal tax returns
- Assist with the preparation of P11Ds
- Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners
- Support audit assignments where required (desirable)
- Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
- Assist with general accountancy and administrative duties as required
About You
- AAT qualified and/or currently studying towards ACA or ACCA
- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
- Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks
- Knowledge of Iris would be advantageous
- Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to continue developing professionally
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £30,000 - £38,000, depending on experience
- Study support for ongoing professional development
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Eye test support
- Social events and staff engagement activities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services