Senior Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Scarborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Accounting
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SKILLS

ACA ACCA Accounting Tax Returns VAT Xero SAGE QuickBooks

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Accountant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a modern and growing firm of accountants based in Scarborough. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for: Managing a small portfolio of clients and acting as the main point of contact. Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Preparation of Corporation & Personal Tax Returns. VAT Return preparation. Utilising and promoting the use of cloud technology within our client base including the conversion of existing clients. Reviewing and providing feedback on work completed by junior members of the team, which will include reviewing year end accounts, VAT returns and other work as required.

To qualify for this Senior Accountant position, ideally you should meet the following: Will be ACA or ACCA qualified. Will have a minimum of 3 years’ Practice experience in an accountancy firm, having worked as a Senior Accountant. Feel comfortable and confident contacting clients and building relationships and supporting junior members of the team. Experience of key accounting packages (such as Xero, SAGE, QuickBooks) and Excel would be ideal.

What’s on offer? 25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank hols Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Group Life Assurance x3 Pension Salary Sacrifice Agile working Quarterly functions and events Regular training and development On-site parking Flexible & hybrid working options Salary from £35,000 to £40,000

If you are interested in this Senior Accountant position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance.

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