YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSEDYou must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be consideredKenton Black are delighted to be working with a Yorkshire based reputable accountancy firm, established over 35 years with 3 branches across different cities and towns in West YorkshireThey are currently looking to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior, AAT part qualified with a minimum of 3 years practice experience. The role can be based in either their Bradford or Halifax officeSummaryTheir client base is diverse, from sole traders, partnerships and multi-million pound companies to Clubs, Charities and Residential Landlords. Their needs are as varied as their businesses, such as help with compliance in tax andrecord keeping, filing returns and accounts, audits, taxes, payroll and VAT advice, forecasting, funding and above all, good sound business advice.They understand that entrepreneurs value good advisers who help and mentor them to structure and grow their businesses into “businesses which work…so they don’t have to”. They strive for a good work/life balance and they workwith them to create their dreams.Being regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and an Approved Employer and Training Practice, clients can trust the quality of their work and expertise.As Accounts Semi Senior your key responsibilities will include:Preparing basic sets of accounts (eg knowledge of accruals/prepayments and reconciliations)Good understanding of debits/credits and journals (i.e. not rely on computer-based accountancy packages)Communicate with clients to request information in order to complete Year End Accounts, VAT Returns, Personal Tax Returns etc. in a timely mannerVisit clients premises to undergo Bookkeeping activities (bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, producing payment runs etc.)Inform clients of tax liabilities due with regards to CIS Returns, VAT Returns, Corporation Tax Returns & Personal Tax ReturnsComplete & submit monthly CIS ReturnsWork as a team with colleagues to ensure that all deadlines are metMonthly Management Accounts for a range of clients (including charities)Person SpecificationAs Accounts Semi Senior you will be expected to meet the following criteriaAAT – part qualified or qualifiedMinimum of 3 years practice experience in a similar roleCar driver with a full clean UK license plus vehicleAbility to commute daily to either Halifax or Bradford Ability to prepare a basic set of accounts with knowledge of accruals/ prepayments and reconciliationsGood understanding of debits and credits and journals without the need to reply on computer-based accountancy packagesKnowledge of CCH an advantage but not essentialThis vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black FinanceIf you have the above skills and attributes with previous practice experience in a similar position, and would like to find out more then please APPLY TODAYKenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Worcester, Dundee and Aberdeen, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.