The role
may be structured flexibly as:
1. Employee (full-time or part-time); or
2. Contractor, for an appropriately qualified and experienced individual
Part-time arrangements of 2–3 days per week are considered, alongside full-time roles.
Core responsibilities include:
3. Accounts preparation from prime records for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
4. Corporation tax and personal tax compliance
5. Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for selected clients
6. Use of IRIS Professional Accountancy Suite to produce accounts and tax returns
7. Working with bookkeeping records maintained primarily on Xero (the majority of the client base)
8. Direct client liaison and technical problem-solving
9. Working with the director to ensure continuity and consistent service delivery
Future Opportunity (Optional)
While the primary focus of this role is to provide senior technical support and continuity, for the right candidate there is clear scope over time to take on greater involvement in the practice.
This may include, if mutually desired, discussions around:
10. Profit-sharing; and/or
11. Longer-term succession or future ownership of the practice.
This is not an expectation or requirement of the role, but a genuine option for someone who may wish to progress in that direction.
About You
12. ICAEW or ACCA qualified (preferred)
13. Candidates who are qualified by experience and/or AAT qualified will also be considered where they can demonstrate substantial senior practice experience
14. Extensive experience in UK accountancy practice
15. Strong practical experience using IRIS Professional Accountancy Suite (essential)
16. Strong experience working with Xero-based client records (essential)
17. Confident preparing accounts from prime records
18. Experience working with owner-managed businesses, sole traders, and partnerships
19. Professional, reliable, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
Working Arrangements
20. Hybrid working model
21. Some office-based working required in Settle, North Yorkshire
22. Applicants should be locally based or within reasonable commuting distance
23. Flexible arrangements available for the right individual
Remuneration
24. £50,000 – £70,000 FTE (pro rata for part-time), depending on experience
25. Contractor rates negotiable
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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