About this role
Senior Accountant | £40,000 - £55,000 | Leeds | Flexible Working
Build genuine relationships with clients rather than simply producing accounts and moving on to the next job.
Are you a practice accountant who enjoys getting to know your clients, understanding their businesses, and becoming someone they genuinely rely on?
We're working with a respected independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds that is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant within its Business Services team.
This is an opportunity to work with a high-quality portfolio of predominantly owner-managed and family businesses, taking a genuinely client-facing role while building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted advisor.
The salary range is deliberately broad and the firm is open to speaking with candidates from newly qualified level through to Junior Manager level, depending on experience.
Why Join? This is an independent firm where you'll have the opportunity to build your own relationships and develop your career without getting lost in layers of hierarchy.
Work with a high-quality portfolio of SME and owner-managed clientsGenuine client exposure and relationship buildingBroad and varied Business Services workOne-team culture with no unnecessary hierarchyAutonomy and trust to do your job properlyFlexible working patternsSupportive and inclusive environmentExcellent scope for career progressionDiscretionary bonus schemeCompetitive holiday allowance, increasing with serviceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate medical insurance at Management level The Role You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, working closely with them throughout the year rather than simply appearing at year-end.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing statutory accounts and management accountsPreparing and reviewing VAT returnsActing as a key point of contact for clientsBuilding long-term relationships and providing ongoing accounting supportVisiting client premises where requiredSupporting with corporation tax compliance and advisory workReviewing corporation tax returnsCarrying out capital allowance reviewsSupporting and mentoring junior members of the teamWorking closely with Managers and Partners on client assignmentsUsing a range of accounting technology including ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and Sage This is a broad Business Services role with plenty of scope to develop both technically and commercially.
What They're Looking For The firm is looking for someone with a strong practice background and experience working with a similar client base.
You'll ideally be:
ACA or ACCA qualified, or an exam finalistExperienced within accountancy practiceComfortable preparing statutory accountsConfident working directly with SME and owner-managed business clientsA strong communicator who enjoys building relationshipsTechnically capable with a good understanding of UK accountingComfortable using Excel and modern accounting software Experience is more important than job title, which is why they're open to candidates ranging from newly qualified through to Junior Manager level.
If you're looking for a role where you can build genuine client relationships while continuing to develop within a respected independent firm, hit apply, we'd love to hear from you.