Senior Accountant

Sutton McGrath Hartley Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Barnsley is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver top-notch services to clients and manage a client portfolio. In this role, you will prepare and review complex financial statements while working closely with senior management. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in an accountancy role. This position comes with mentorship and the opportunity for future directorship, making it a critical role for career growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accountancy role, ideally with management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients effectively.
• Prepare and review complex company financial statements.
• Support senior management with strategic goals.

Skills

Client management

Financial reporting

Audit support

Leadership

Job description

Are you an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the drive and leadership skills to shape the future of a growing accountancy practice? If so, this is a unique opportunity to join our firm as a Manager, with an opportunity to future Directorship for the right individual.

About Us

SMH Group is a multi-disciplined professional services company with over 10 employees which include Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across ten offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.

As we continue to grow as a business, we strive to be guided by our core behaviours:

• Client Centric
• One Firm
• Caring – doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities

With clients and our people at the forefront of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

We are a forward-thinking accountancy practice dedicated to providing expert advice to a diverse client bank. Our commitment to excellence and client success has driven our growth, and we are now looking for a talented individual to join us at a senior level, with the potential to become a key leader in our Barnsley office.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will deliver a first class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice, working closely with senior management, and driving the firm’s strategic goals. You will be given the support, mentorship, and structured development plan needed to progress your career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
• Preparation and review of complex company financial