Practice Accountant

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fantastic accountancy practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are well-known for their culture, modern approach and focus on employee development. They are looking to add an accountant to their team, as they continue to grow. The company has a truly outstanding reputation not only for their culture, but for being consistently forward-thinking and building client relationships. This is truly an opportunity not to be missed.

They are ideally looking for someone with experience within an accountancy practice, however candidates with experience dealing with management accounts who are keen to move into practice from industry can be considered. Being AAT qualified (or working towards this) is also highly desirable.

What will you be doing?

• Building strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Supporting with day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining accurate digital records.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing meaningful insight.
• Producing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Supporting clients in streamlining their finance processes using cloud-based systems.
• Working with a range of software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext and FreeAgent.
• Assisting clients with queries and providing proactive, value-add support.
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience within an accounting environment (practice preferred, but not essential).
• Experience preparing management accounts and working with financial data.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (ideally Xero or similar).
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach and a genuine interest in working with clients.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.

What's on offer?

• Opportunity to join a business that truly priorities it's people.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Profit share scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career, work closely with clients and be part of a forward-thinking business, please apply now or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information.

To 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.