WE ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT IN THE BELOW POSITIONS TO JOIN OUR VIBRANT AND GROWING PRACTICE.

    Why we think you will love working at Simpson Wood

    • Competitive salary
    • 25 days paid holidays per year, plus bank holidays
    • Training support and development opportunities
    • Company events
    • Working as part of a friendly, supportive team
    • The opportunity for progression
    • Plus more!

    We are proud of our development of our employees. Joining Simpson Wood provides great opportunities – our managing director and the majority of our directors started as trainees here, as did many of our employees.

    Accounts Manager Vacancy

    Due to our continued recent growth, we are recruiting another person to join us in our Business Services Group, which acts for clients across a wide range of industries.

    The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

    • Preparation and production of accounts and tax computations from clients’ records for mainly limited companies but occasionally sole traders and partnerships too
    • Preparation of periodic bookkeeping and management accounts
    • Preparation and submission of VAT returns
    • Training and supervision of more junior members of the department
    • Company secretarial and general administration duties

    The requirements of an ideal candidate are:

    • AAT qualified (or qualified by sufficient experience)
    • Experience of working in a practice would be preferred
    • Further study options would be considered if required
    • Knowledge of CCH, Sage and Xero software an advantage
    • Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
    • Good timekeeping and an ability to meet deadlines
    • Ability to work well within a team
    • Energetic and self-motivated
    • Good IT skills are also a pre-requisite


    Salary will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

    The position will be based at our Huddersfield office although the option for hybrid working is available.
    This is a great opportunity for the right person to join our lively team.

    To apply for the position please send your CV to Craig Stratford or email it to
    craig.stratford@simpson-wood.co.uk
    Position available from: Immediate

    Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover)

    We have an opportunity for an experienced payroll administrator to join our friendly team on a maternity cover basis for a minimum of 12 months (up to 18 months).

    The role involves working with approximately 150 clients, assisting with the preparation and processing of client payrolls. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance and delivering a high standard of service to our clients.

    The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

    • Calculating accurate wages, including bonuses, salary increases, overtime and company-specific payments and deductions
    • Calculating tax, National Insurance deductions and pension contributions
    • Calculating statutory payments such as SMP, SSP and SPP
    • Issuing relevant tax forms and processing documentation for starters and leavers
    • Handling and responding to discrepancies and queries relating to payroll
    • Providing payroll advice as required
    • Processing BACS payments on behalf of clients
    • Liaising with HMRC
    • Assisting with payrolling benefits and P11Ds
    • Undertaking any other ad hoc duties and administrative work as required

    The requirements of an ideal candidate are:

    • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
    • Good timekeeping and the ability to meet strict deadlines
    • An organised, logical and methodical approach to work
    • The ability to remain calm under pressure
    • A keen eye for detail and accuracy
    • Strong communication skills
    • The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
    • Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
    • Previous experience within payroll would be advantageous
    • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

    This position will be based at our Huddersfield office.
    This is a great opportunity for the right person to join our lively team and play a key role in supporting our clients’ payroll needs.

    Salary will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

    If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your CV to Jayne.Turner@simpson-wood.co.uk

     Positions available from: Immediate