Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant – Doncaster (South Yorkshire)
Location: Doncaster (South Yorkshire)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business & Tax Advisory
Salary: £24,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
We’re collaborating with a long-established chartered certified accountancy firm based in Mexborough with a broad client base across Yorkshire and beyond. They now seek an Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant to join their Doncaster operation. You will support a varied portfolio of clients, handling bookkeeping, accounts drafting, and tax-related tasks, while working alongside senior staff in a practice environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform bookkeeping tasks: post purchase & sales invoices, reconcile supplier and customer accounts, and ensure full bank reconciliations
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Prepare monthly / quarterly management accounts and meaningful commentary for client portfolios
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Drive VAT compliance: prepare and submit VAT returns under supervision
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Assist with drafting year-end accounts and financial statements for manager review
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Support with personal tax / self-assessment return preparation
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Handle routine client queries by phone and email, maintaining a professional client interface
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Work with senior staff to improve workflow, processes, and client service
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Mentor and support junior bookkeeping/admin staff as required
Ideal Candidate Profile
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AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or equivalent by experience
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Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment
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Strong technical base in bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, and accounts drafting
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Confidence using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero) and advanced Excel skills
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Good communication skills with ability to interact professionally with clients
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Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise work under competing deadlines
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A team player with a willingness to learn and develop in practice
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Competitive salary of £24,000 – £30,000, aligned with Assistant / Semi-Senior level in South Yorkshire
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Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors—SMEs, charities, owner-managed businesses
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Supportive practice culture with scope for progression
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Working in the Doncaster area, part of a practice with strong reputation and local roots
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Opportunity to expand into advisory work as experience grows
For more information please contact the recruiter below:
Liam Daly
Lead Associate Recruitment Consultant
T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com