Job Description
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a nationally operating accountancy firm practice based in Sheffield, who are recruiting a Semi-Senior Accountant. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to take their next steps in their career and will allow them to develop their skills whilst working within a great team.\n\nThis role would be suitable for someone with practice experience and relevant qualifications. There is also study support offered for those wanting to pursue further qualifications, and the role would be most suited to someone currently studying.\n\nWhat will you be doing?\n\nAssisting with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.\nMaintaining accurate records or Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers.\nAssisting with VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.\nSupporting with month-end and year-end closing processes.\nDealing with bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy and addressing any discrepancies.\nAssisting with the preparation of management accounts and with audit when required.\nActing as a point of contact for multiple clients, ensuring clarity and addressing any queries.\nAny additional ad-hoc accounting tasks as required by senior staff or management.
\n\nWhat skills are we looking for?\n\nProven experience within practice.\nRelevant qualifications (AAT/ACCA/ACA) are desirable.\nStrong knowledge of accounting software (such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP) for recording transactions and generating financial reports.\nThe ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, understanding their financial needs and responding to inquiries.\nStrong written communication skills to prepare reports and documentation for management or external auditors.\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, especially during month-end or year-end closings.What's on offer?\n\nStudy support\nHybrid working (1/2 days)\n24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Apply below to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity! \n\nOr for more information please contact Eleanor on (phone number removed) or at (url removed)\n\nTo apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester.
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