VACANCY: Accountants wanted

WDS Accountants are hiring! We are seeking experienced accountants to join our vibrant, professional teams in Leyburn and Northallerton.  As part of our values: ‘Passionate, Approachable, Innovative, Reliable’ we proactively train and inspire our staff to help achieve ambitions and build a successful future. Our vision is to have our customers at the heart of all our decisions, our passion is to go above and beyond.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

  • A good understanding of the fundamentals of accountancy principles and practices.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Preferred experience using Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks’s, and Iris but further training and support will be provided if required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Fast and accurate data entry skills.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients through maintaining a high level of professional integrity.

Qualities that would be desired:

  • Three years of experience in an accountancy practice.
  • Full driving license.
  • AAT Qualified

The role will involve:

  • Preparation of sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts from manual and/or digital records.
  • Preparation of tax computations for personal, partnership and company tax returns.
  • Preparation of clients monthly, quarterly, or annual bookkeeping and VAT returns.
  • Liaising with clients regarding queries

Benefits and wellbeing:

  • 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
  • Onsite Car parking
  • Pension
  • Bonus scheme as part of the reward and recognition programme
  • Hybrid working available
  • Monthly performance management 1-2-1 reviews to support development, and recognise achievements
  • Opportunity for future personal and professional development
  • Cycle to work and Tech schemes
  • Accidental Death Benefit
  • Professional subscription paid for

This is a full-time position, for which we are offering a salary of £22,000 – £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience and qualifications.

To apply please email kim.mawer@walterdawson.co.uk with your CV by 14 July 2023.