Semi Senior Accountant

Optimise Recruitment · Sheffield, Yorkshire

Semi Senior Accountant at Optimise Recruitment, based in Sheffield, Yorkshire. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
19 Nov 2026
Sector
Accountant

Reference jobs/semi-senior-accountant-1892

About the role

Semi-Senior Accountant, a clear route to your own client portfolio

Already working in practice but not sure what your next step is? This role gives you more variety, more client contact and a genuine route to managing your own clients.

The practice

A growing independent practice in Sheffield. It has tripled in turnover over the last couple of years and is still growing. Clients range from owner-managed businesses to companies turning over £300m+, across construction, healthcare, education and more. The office is easy to reach from across South Yorkshire, and parking is free.

The role

  • Accounts preparation and year-end
  • VAT, personal tax and CIS
  • Supporting with corporation tax
  • Liaising directly with clients
  • Some bookkeeping and exposure to payroll
  • Working alongside two experienced Client Managers, then building a portfolio of your own

You’ll need

  • Experience in an accountancy practice
  • Accounts preparation and VAT knowledge
  • Some exposure to personal or corporation tax
  • Confidence speaking with clients

You don’t need to be the finished article. Good foundations and a willingness to learn matter most.

On offer

  • ACCA study support and a clear path to Client Manager
  • Salary reviewed as you progress
  • Hybrid working, with core hours of 10am–4pm
  • 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25
  • Modern systems, including Xero, Dext and AI tools
  • Pension, free parking and quarterly team socials

A relaxed, supportive team where people stay, and some even come back.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Reference: jobs/semi-senior-accountant-1892 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Optimise Recruitment

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