Tax jobs in United Kingdom

Accountant

Harrogate

Full‑Time

We are partnering with a well‑established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Harrogate to recruit a proactive and client‑focused Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close‑knit team where you’ll be responsible for delivering a broad range of accounting and tax services to a varied client portfolio. The role offers genuine long‑term progression for someone looking to grow within a successful practice environment.

• Preparation of year‑end accounts for a diverse range of clients (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies).
• Production of corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Managing and maintaining client relationships, acting as a first point of contact for queries.
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting queries (primarily Xero).
• Working collaboratively within a small, supportive team environment.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and practice procedures.
• Contributing to workflow improvements and supporting the ongoing growth of the practice.

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Demonstrable experience producing year‑end accounts and tax returns.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in a client‑facing role.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently within a small team.

• Experience using IRIS accountancy software.
• AAT‑qualified, part‑qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Knowledge of other cloud accounting platforms.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Progression opportunities within the practice.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work closely with clients and gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities.
• Modern, cloud‑focused practice environment.

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Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Accounting