Accountant

Sewell Wallis

  • Leeds
  • £32,000-42,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Sewell Wallis are recruiting for a really rare opportunity for an individual to join a growing, innovative practice environment based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, producing accounts for a wide variety of industries and sized businesses.This individual needs to be confident in the production of accounts from an established practice background- giving you an opportunity to gain exposure to additional elements in your role that you haven't had the chance to before.What will you be doing?
  • Preparation of limited company accounts
  • Preparation of corporation tax returns, including capital allowances adjustments etc
  • Handling company secretarial work, annual confirmation statements etc
  • Assisting with company formations and maintain compliance with regulations
  • Use of software such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc to simplify accounts processes
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  • Liaise with clients to provide advice and support on financial matters
  • Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets
  • Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and best practices in accountancy
What skills will you need?
  • Strong experience in an accountancy practice, ideally with a focus on limited company accounts
  • Ideally AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA. Qualified by experience also considered
  • Proficiency in producing detailed financial documents and reports
  • Familiarity with FRS102/FRS105 and corporation tax regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to clients
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of initiative
  • Experience in managing client relationships and providing exceptional service
  • Team player who can also work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively
What's on offer?
  • Huge growth opportunities within your role - ability to develop skills in tax related areas, accounts production, client liaison and more
  • Path to partnership for the right person in time
  • A great working environment- collaborative, forward thinking and driven
  • Attractive working hours - (07:30-4:00pm Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30pm Friday)
Apply below or for more information, contact HannahTo apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.Job ref: HS/6140Post Date: 12.08.25Meet Our RecruiterAssociate Director | Part-Qualified and Newly Qualified FinanceMore jobs from this recruiterLeeds, West Yorkshire£32000 - £42000 per annumSewell Wallis are recruiting for a really rare opportunity for an individual to join a growing, innovative practice environment producing accounts for a wide variety of industries and sized businesses. Development opportunities are definitely available for the right individual - have you always fancied working within practice?Bakewell, Derbyshire+ company car + pensionSewell Wallis is happy to be recruiting again for an organisation based in Bakewell, Derbyshire which is on the lookout for a Company Accountant to join their group!Sheffield, South Yorkshire£45000 - £50000 per annumSewell Wallis is pleased to be representing this growing and innovative company based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in their search for a Management Accountant.Sewell Wallis are a leading, Yorkshire based Finance, Accounting and HR recruitment agency with offices in Sheffield and Leeds. We haven’t reinvented recruitment, we just do it better.

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