About Us
The SMH Group a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across 12 offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Wakefield, Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and Buxton.
At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours – Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.
What will you be doing in the role?
This is an opportunity to join an expanding practice based in our Buxton office who will work with you to develop your career, provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. We offer training both on site and externally.
You will use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.
Duties to include:
- Client Bookkeeping
- Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients
- Preparation of company financial statements
- Preparation of interim management accounts
- Preparation of personal tax returns
- Preparation of partnership accounts and tax returns
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
- Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
- Assist with training of apprentices
- Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
- Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
- Payroll experience (desirable)
- Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required
The Successful Candidate
The person:
- Proactive
- Organised
- Forward-thinking
- Self-motivated
- Confident
Skills and Experience:
- You must have at least 2-3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
- Experience of Sage 50, Xero, Quickbooks, Iris, MyWorkPapers, BrightPay an advantage
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
- Good written and technical Skills
- Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills
- Ability to Handle Confidential Information
- Strong Record Keeping Skills
Qualifications:
Must be at least studying towards AAT or have completely a relevant university degree and/or studying towards ACA/ACCA.
What’s on offer:
The SMH Group believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, we constantly review salaries and discretionary bonuses. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities:
- Salary – up to £30,000
- Full Study support
- 37.5 hours per week with potential for flexible working around core hours (10.30am – 4.00pm)
- Holiday entitlement of 33 holiday days per year including bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
- Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
- Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Eye tests
- Social events
- Payment of professional memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking or street parking at all sites
- Various staff incentives – Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward
- Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s and Mortgages fee
How to apply
Send your CV to HRadmin@smh.group
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