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Senior Accountant

Digital Appointments
Harrogate
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 30 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Ref: 225430544

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

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