Semi-Senior Accountant – Northallerton (North Yorkshire)
Location: Northallerton (North Yorkshire)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Semi-Senior Accountant
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Tax & Business Advisory
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run chartered accountancy firm in Northallerton which delivers a full range of services including accounts preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping (cloud based), VAT returns, payroll, management accounts, cash flows and business plans. This Semi-Senior Accountant position is perfect for a part-qualified or newly qualified candidate seeking a varied, hands-on role with strong technical development and client exposure. Study support is available.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in preparing annual accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
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Process and file VAT returns, and prepare self-assessment tax returns (including rental income/expenditure)
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Support payroll processing (weekly wages, monthly salaries, auto-enrolment pension schemes)
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Maintain bookkeeping services (including cloud-based bookkeeping), management accounts, and cash flow forecasting
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Liaise with clients on accounting queries and compliance, supporting senior staff with advisory tasks
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Help with tax planning activities and supporting periodic business reviews
Ideal Candidate Profile
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AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified with practice experience
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Solid technical ability in accounts, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping, and tax compliance
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Comfortable using accounting software (cloud-based tools preferred)
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Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
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Good interpersonal and communication skills; client-focussed mindset
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Proactive, reliable, and keen to grow within a team
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Competitive salary range £26,000-£32,000 aligned with Semi-Senior level roles in North Yorkshire
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Study support available to further professional qualifications
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Exposure across a broad portfolio of accountancy services: bookkeeping, payroll, tax, management accounts, advisory work
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Friendly, personal service culture in a family firm with a supportive team environment
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Based in Northallerton town centre—easy access from surrounding areas, with transport links and local amenities
For more information please contact the recruiter below:
Liam Daly
Lead Associate Recruitment Consultant
T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com