Job Description
Semi Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior (Practice)Harrogate
£35,000 – £42,000
Study Support Available (ACCA / ACA)
A well-established independent accountancy practice in Harrogate is looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant or Accounts Senior to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional who enjoys broad client exposure, hands-on accounting work, and a more relaxed, people-focused environment than many traditional firms offer.
The firm has built an excellent reputation for client service and works with a varied portfolio of businesses, offering exposure to more interesting and complex work rather than purely compliance-led assignments.
The RoleYou’ll work closely with the Accounts Manager and Practice leadership team, supporting a diverse client base across a broad range of accounting responsibilities including:
\n- Accounts production
\n- Corporate tax compliance
\n- VAT returns
\n- Higher-level bookkeeping work
\n- Occasional payroll support
\n- Client communication and relationship management
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This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple areas rather than specialising narrowly.
About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:
\n- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
\n- Accounts production experience
\n- Exposure to VAT and corporate tax work
\n- A well-rounded technical skillset
\n- Strong communication and client-facing skills
\n- A reliable, team-oriented and approachable personality
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The firm is open to candidates at semi senior or accounts senior level, including part-qualified ACA / ACCA professionals seeking further development.
The EnvironmentThis practice offers a genuinely supportive and relaxed working culture with:
\n- A small, friendly team environment
\n- High levels of trust and autonomy
\n- Strong client relationships and retention
\n- Less focus on rigid timesheet culture and chargeable hour pressure
\n- Broad exposure to interesting client work
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What’s on Offer?\n- Salary between £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
\n- ACCA / ACA study support available
\n- Long-term stability within an established local firm
\n- Broad technical exposure across accounts, tax and bookkeeping
\n- Relaxed and professional working environment
\n- Opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership and develop your career further
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If you’re looking for a stable and friendly practice environment where client relationships and quality work matter more than corporate bureaucracy, we’d be keen to hear from you.