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Assistant Accountant

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in their search for an Assistant Accountant. This newly created role has emerged from growing business demand and will report directly to the Managing Partner, supporting a team of talented, up-and-coming Managers.

 

For over a decade, the firm has built a strong reputation around values of community, togetherness, and enterprise. Charity work is central to their ethos, with regular volunteer days and partnerships with local schools. Their client base ranges from local sole traders to multi-million turnover businesses (up to £70mn), offering real variety and exposure across general practice.

 

The ideal candidate will have experience in an accountancy practice and a hands-on approach to bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and tax processes across a diverse client portfolio.

 

Benefits to include:

  • Salary between £25,000 - £30,000

  • Hybrid and Flexible working

  • 25 days AL + 8 BH

  • 5% Employer pension contribution

Duties and responsibilities to include:

  • Process client invoices and perform bank reconciliations

  • Support with client book-keeping services

  • Maintain accurate financial records for a diverse client portfolio

  • Assist with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns

  • Assist with the maintenance of personal and corporate tax compliance

  • Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements

  • Provide support to clients directly over the phone and via email as and when required in the role

 

Person Specification:

  • AAT Studier / AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience

  • Previous experience of working within accountancy practice (Essential)

 

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Charlie Marper on 0114 261 1700.

 

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.