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Semi Senior Accountant / Semi Senior Accountante

W Talent HD1 5LS West Yorkshire August 25, 2026

Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. The organization operates at scale with a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.

This firm promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. Emphasizing a supportive and inclusive culture, individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing yet approachable team environment.

The Role

As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will join an established Accounting & Business Advisory team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting services, building strong client relationships, and supporting businesses with their financial reporting requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue their professional development within a supportive practice environment that provides structured career progression and ongoing study support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a high standard of service
  • Prepare statutory financial statements for a range of business entities
  • Produce accurate and timely management accounts
  • Prepare personal tax returns
  • Assist with the preparation of P11Ds
  • Attend client meetings and build relationships with directors and business owners
  • Support audit assignments where required (desirable)
  • Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
  • Assist with general accountancy and administrative duties as required

About You

  • AAT qualified and/or currently studying towards ACA or ACCA
  • Minimum of 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
  • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks
  • Knowledge of Iris would be advantageous
  • Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to continue developing professionally
  • Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £30,000 - £38,000, depending on experience
  • Study support for ongoing professional development
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Eye test support
  • Social events and staff engagement activities
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services

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Work locationHD1 5LS West Yorkshire, Switzerland

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