Senior Accountant

A well established and highly regarded business services organisation based near Harrogate are looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a genuinely varied role within a company that puts its people first — think supportive leadership, clear progression, and a culture that actually delivers on the employee-focused promise. Although this position is working within industry, any previous experience within a practice is highly desirable.About the Role If you're a qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and you're ready to make your next move count, this one is worth a closer look.Responsibilities\n

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• Taking ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
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• Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and financial reporting packs for senior stakeholders
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• Business partnering with internal teams and department heads — providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance
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• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to drive better decision-making across the business
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• Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accruals with confidence and precision
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• Liaising with external auditors and playing a lead role in year-end audit preparation
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• Contributing to process improvements, systems development and finance efficiency projects
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• Mentoring junior members of the finance team and helping shape their development
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Qualifications\n

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• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified — fully qualified with a solid post-qualification track record
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Required Skills\n

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• Extensive experience gained within a business services and/or a practice environment
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence with UK GAAP / IFRS
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• Advanced Excel skills
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• A commercial mindset — someone who can look beyond the numbers and add strategic value
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• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
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• Naturally organised, deadline-driven, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
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Excellent salary combined with a truly generous benefits package including pension, healthcare and great holiday allowance For immediate consideration apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details