Accounts Senior

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Location: Sheffield / South Yorkshire
Salary: up to £50,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

About the Role and the Firm

This opportunity is with a long-established, reputable accountancy practice based in the Sheffield area, known for providing a comprehensive range of services to a loyal and diverse client base. The firm supports small and medium-sized businesses, family-owned companies, sole traders, partnerships, and self-employed individuals across sectors including trades, retail, professional services, hospitality, construction, and local service industries. Their approach is relationship-driven, placing strong emphasis on accuracy, client care, and personalised financial guidance.

The role of Senior Accounts  offers exposure to an exceptionally varied workload, where no two days are the same. You will be stepping into a position that provides real autonomy, allowing you to manage your own portfolio and take ownership of client relationships from day one. The firm encourages professional development and offers a stable, supportive culture where experienced staff work collaboratively to maintain a high standard of service.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a smaller practice environment, enjoys both accounts and tax work, and wants the opportunity to be involved across all aspects of client compliance and advisory support rather than being limited to a single discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships under relevant reporting standards.

• Manage a mixed portfolio of clients, delivering bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, and annual accounts.

• Prepare and submit self-assessment tax returns (personal, partnership, and trust), as well as corporation tax returns.

• Provide tax planning support for small business owners and self-employed clients.

• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients and manage ongoing compliance requirements.

• Communicate clearly with clients, offering guidance on tax and accounting matters.

• Support and mentor junior members of the team when required.

• Maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance across all work.

Skills & Experience Required

• 4+ years of experience working within an accountancy practice (essential).

• Strong background in both accounts preparation and personal/business tax.

• Confident managing a varied portfolio of SME clients.

• Proficient with cloud accounting and bookkeeping software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain tax and accounting matters in a clear, client-friendly manner.

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage your workload independently.

• Qualified or Qualified by Experience considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

• Excellent exposure to varied and interesting client work across accounts and tax.

• Professional development opportunities within a stable and supportive practice.

• Autonomy and responsibility within your own client portfolio.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV. to j.harris@h-fts.com or contact him on 0333 996 2882. Only Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and the hiring firm in more detail due to volume.