Job Description
Title: Accountant
Location: Harrogate
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
We are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Harrogate to recruit a proactive and client-focused Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll be responsible for delivering a broad range of accounting and tax services to a varied client portfolio. The role offers genuine long-term progression for someone looking to grow within a successful practice environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Preparation of year-end accounts for a diverse range of clients (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies).
• Production of corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Managing and maintaining client relationships, acting as a first point of contact for queries.
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting queries (primarily Xero).
• Working collaboratively within a small, supportive team environment.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and practice procedures.
• Contributing to workflow improvements and supporting the ongoing growth of the practice.
Requirements Essential:
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Demonstrable experience producing year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in a client-facing role.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently within a small team.
Desirable:
• Experience using IRIS accountancy software.
• AAT-qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Knowledge of other cloud accounting platforms.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Progression opportunities within the practice.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work closely with clients and gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities.
• Modern, cloud-focused practice environment.