Senior Accountant

A well established and highly regarded business services organisation based near Harrogate are looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a genuinely varied role within a company that puts its people first — think supportive leadership, clear progression, and a culture that actually delivers on the employee-focused promise.

Although this position is working within industry, any previous experience within a practice is highly desirable.

About the Role If you're a qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and you're ready to make your next move count, this one is worth a closer look.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and financial reporting packs for senior stakeholders

Business partnering with internal teams and department heads — providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to drive better decision-making across the business

Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and accruals with confidence and precision

Liaising with external auditors and playing a lead role in year-end audit preparation

Contributing to process improvements, systems development and finance efficiency projects

Mentoring junior members of the finance team and helping shape their development

Qualifications

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified — fully qualified with a solid post-qualification track record

Required Skills

Extensive experience gained within a business services and/or a practice environment

Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence with UK GAAP / IFRS

Advanced Excel skills

A commercial mindset — someone who can look beyond the numbers and add strategic value

Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels

Naturally organised, deadline-driven, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball

Excellent salary combined with a truly generous benefits package including pension, healthcare and great holiday allowance

For immediate consideration apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details