Accounts Guru & Tax Advisor – Small Firm, Big Personality
Location: Park Court, between Escrick & Riccall (south of York)
Type: Full-time, office-based
Salary: £30,000–£45,000 depending on experience, qualifications and advisory capability
Firm: ACCA-registered practice
We’re a small, independent firm of accountants with two very hands-on directors and a loyal, long-standing team. People tend to stay with us – so when someone leaves, it’s for life changes, not to join another firm. One of our team recently moved to Ireland, and another, who joined us straight from school and qualified with us, is heading off after ten great years for a complete change of career.
That means there’s now an opportunity for someone new to join our busy, close-knit office and make a genuine difference.
A bit about us
We’re based in bright, modern offices just off the A19 between Escrick and Riccall – surrounded by countryside, with plenty of parking and even a decent bus route. We’ve been paperless for years, and most of our clients are digital too.
Our work covers everything from owner-managed limited companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders to tax-only clients, including landlords and higher earners with complex affairs. We use IRIS in-house, and our clients typically use Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
We’re an advisory-led firm – we don’t just tick boxes. We think, question, and help our clients make better decisions.
How we work
We see accounts as a vital piece of the puzzle – but not the whole picture.
High-quality digital accounts are essential, but they’re only useful if you understand what they mean and what comes next. By the time many firms are finalising a year-end, we’re already discussing the next quarter or reviewing the planning drafts we produced the year before.
We don’t just crunch numbers; we interpret them, challenge assumptions, and use them to help our clients plan ahead.
Who we’re looking for
We need someone with experience — ideally someone who’s technically strong but enjoys thinking beyond the basics.
You’ll have a solid grounding in business tax and accounts preparation — and by “accounts,” we mean properly structured, reconciled, digital accounts files that make sense and stand up to scrutiny. That technical foundation is non-negotiable, because it’s what allows the advisory side to shine.
Your work will include preparing accounts files, VAT returns, and both personal and corporation tax computations, as well as reviewing bookkeeping and assisting clients with software queries.
But most importantly, you’ll be someone who can think – not just process. We’re looking for someone who can look beyond the numbers, spot patterns, solve problems, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues alike.
You might be AAT, ACCA, ACA — we care more about how you think and what you can do than the letters after your name.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Can prepare accurate, complete, and efficient digital accounts files
- Have experience in business and corporation tax (and ideally some exposure to personal tax)
- Communicate clearly and confidently with clients (without the jargon)
- Are comfortable working to deadlines and can prioritise when things get busy
- Think critically, spot patterns, and look ahead
- Have strong IT and cloud accounting experience (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
- Live within easy reach of our offices (we’re office-based, and it works best that way)
- Have a sense of humour and interests outside work – whether that’s sport, music, or anything else that makes you, you
If you’re great with numbers and people but even better at making sense of numbers and people, you will fit right in here.
What we offer
We’re not corporate, and we don’t do hierarchy. What we do offer is:
- A professional but relaxed working environment
- A supportive team that values common sense over job titles
- Varied, interesting work – no two days are the same
- Modern offices with parking and countryside views
- A contributory pension, paid professional subscriptions, and CPD support
- 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, increasing 1 day pa up to a maximum of 33 days and flexibility when real life occasionally gets in the way
- The chance to contribute ideas and make a visible difference
We’re not going anywhere just yet, but we’re always open to finding someone who shares our long-term vision. If you’re the sort of person who likes the idea of one day helping steer the ship rather than just row it, you’ll probably fit right in here.
A note to agencies
Please don’t contact us. We’re looking for someone with the initiative to apply directly – if that’s you, you’re already off to a good start.
How to apply
When you apply, tell us a bit about what you enjoy outside of work – we like to know the person behind the CV.
Please email your application to chelle@cga-york.co.uk
