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…