Senior Accountant in Kingston upon Hull

Senior Accountant

 Kingston Upon Hull

• Established, independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation across the region.
• Suitable for an AAT qualified studying studyiing toward ACCA or ACA professional qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, supported by confident Excel skills.

About the Company

Based in Kingston Upon Hull, our client is a fast-growing, modern and independently owned accountancy practice with a diverse portfolio spanning a wide range of business sectors. The firm combines the personal feel of a boutique practice with the stability and flexibility of a mid-tier business, offering a friendly, supportive and genuinely enjoyable place to work. The close-knit team enjoys approachable leadership, varied client work and clear development opportunities. Regular social events and exceptionally low staff turnover reflect the firm’s positive, collaborative culture.

About the Role

 We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the growing accounts team. Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, resolve queries and build trusted client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who wants to strengthen their technical knowledge, broaden their client exposure and take on greater responsibility and promotion within a growing firm.

 Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, from client records through to completion.
• Prepare accurate corporation tax returns and ensure submissions meet the relevant deadlines.
• Review client records, identifying discrepancies, missing information and areas requiring further investigation.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries arising during the accounts preparation process.
• Prepare year-end journals and adjustments, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Handle relevant correspondence and submissions with HMRC and Companies House.
• Manage your own portfolio of accounts and tax assignments, delivering accurate work within agreed timescales.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide clients with a consistently high standard of service.

Profile

You will have at least three years’ experience within an accountancy practice and a sound understanding of limited company year-end accounts and corporation tax. You will enjoy solving problems, working directly with clients and producing accurate, high-quality work.

• AAT qualified or ACCA or ACA part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• A minimum of three years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
• Practical experience of preparing limited company accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Confidence using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A thorough, organised and methodical approach, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadline
• Clear, confident and professional communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to raising queries and obtaining the information needed to complete assignments.

Additional Benefits

A competitive base salary and study support towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ICAEW), complemented by a commission reward scheme, an employee health and wellbeing programme, team-building social events and personal development initiatives.