Semi Senior Accountant

Semi-Senior Accountant Proactive Personnel are recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Keighley. The desired candidate will have responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of small businesses within our growing department, along with assisting our senior team with accounts preparation. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm | Office based Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum DOE. Duties to include but not limited to: * Managing a small portfolio of clients taking responsibility for the inflow and processing of information through cloud accounting software * Liaising with clients as and when necessary, by phone and email * Submission of VAT returns * Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and keep to deadlines * Assistance with the MTD department of the practice and growing thereof * Assisting the senior accountants of the practice with processing of entries up to trial balance along with potential production of management accounts and other accounting matters as directed. * Be a team player with a willingness to assist and a keen attention to detail * Car ownership and driving licence required due to the requirement for travel for collection of records as the need arises Requirements: * Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses including sole traders, limited companies and partnerships * A minimum of 3 years recent experience within a UK based, qualified firm of accountants is desirable * Ability to prepare accounts to a high standard * Ability to use own initiative, to work under pressure and to deadlines * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Excellent attention to detail * Must have experience on cloud bookkeeping software, preferably on Sage Business Cloud, Xero, Quickbooks and Freeagent Interested? Please call Taylor Butterfield on (phone number removed)