About this role
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 tradersPreparing corporation tax computationsAssisting with personal tax returns where requiredProducing management accountsPreparing VAT returnsCompleting bookkeeping assignmentsWorking directly with clients to resolve accounting queriesSupporting clients with Xero and other cloud accounting platformsBuilding strong relationships with business ownersWorking alongside Senior Accountants and Managers on more complex assignmentsEnsuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlinesIdentifying opportunities to improve clients' accounting processesDeveloping your technical knowledge through ongoing training and professional qualifications The Candidate
You'll ideally have: At least 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practiceAAT qualification or be studying towards ACA/ACCAExperience preparing statutory accountsSome exposure to corporation taxExperience working with owner-managed businessesKnowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting softwareGood communication and organisational skillsConfidence communicating directly with clientsA proactive approach to learning and developmentThe ambition to progress towards Senior Accountant level What's On Offer:
Fully funded ACA/ACCA study supportPaid study leaveHybrid workingFlexible working hoursZero-overtime policy, with TOIL arrangements where additional hours are worked25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday for long serviceOption to buy and sell annual leaveHealthcare cash planEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany pensionLife assuranceProfessional subscriptionsFree or subsidised parkingAnnual volunteering dayRegular social eventsStructured training and career developmentClear progression towards Senior Accountant and beyond