Accountant / Assistant Manager in Harrogate - IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Job Title: Accountant / Assistant Manager
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible hours)
Hybrid: 2 days per week from home
 
We are delighted to be recruiting an Accountant / Assistant Manager on behalf of our client, a well established and growing professional services firm offering finance and legal services.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice trained accountant looking to take the next step into a management role as previous management experience is not essential. In this role, you will supervise a small team of junior colleagues while managing a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and ensuring the delivery of high quality compliance and advisory services.
 
The role offers genuine progression, exposure to a varied client base and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
 
Key Responsibilities of Accountant / Assistant Manager:

• Managing a portfolio of accounts clients and acting as the primary client contact
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Managing the preparation of corporation tax returns
• Reviewing and managing VAT returns
• Delivering additional services including management accounts and forecasting
• Supervising, supporting and training junior team members and apprentices
• Supporting senior management with process improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately, on time and in line with regulatory standards

 
Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice 
• ACA or ACCA qualified preferred but not essential 
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong client facing skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Proactive, forward-thinking and self-motivated
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

 
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience. The role also offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays alongside flexible and hybrid working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and clear progression opportunities within a growing and supportive firm. You will be joining a relaxed, friendly working environment where strong performance is recognised and rewarded.
 
 
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Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.
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