Practice - Accountant

Location Castleford
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5355

Accountant – Castleford (West Yorkshire)

Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Accountant
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business Advisory
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

  • Join a well-established independent chartered accountancy firm based in Castleford, known for its trusted advisory, compliance, and accounting services.

  • Be part of a collaborative, client-focused culture with a strong reputation across West Yorkshire

  • Work on a diverse portfolio of SME clients, delivering high-quality accounts, tax, and business advice

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reports for a varied client base (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies)

  • Assist with corporate and personal tax computations, including liaising with clients on tax planning and compliance

  • Perform reconciliations, control account reviews, and ledger maintenance

  • Support audit engagements by preparing working papers, schedules, and documentation (if required)

  • Liaise with clients to understand business challenges and deliver practical, commercial accounting advice

  • Collaborate with colleagues to drive process improvements, implement cloud-accounting tools, and share best-practice workflows

  • Mentor more junior team members and help develop their technical skills

  • Stay updated on accounting standards (e.g., UK GAAP / FRS 102), tax legislation, and regulatory changes

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience

  • Previous practice experience preparing accounts and tax returns in an SME-focused firm

  • Solid technical knowledge of accounting standards and taxation principles

  • Experience with cloud-accounting software is highly desirable

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build client relationships

  • A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to contribute to a growing business

Benefits & Stand-Out Features

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Professional development and study support for those working toward qualifications

  • Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors

  • Friendly, collaborative team environment in a well-regarded local firm

  • Modern office location in Castleford with opportunities for flexible working

  • Pension scheme and other standard employee benefits


For more information please contact:

Liam Daly, Lead Talent Partner
T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com