Accountant

Alexander Lyons Solutions; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working – 1–2 days per week in‑

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Free on-site parking

Partnership opportunity in the future

Job summary

Alexander Lyons Solutions in Huddersfield offers a Senior Accountant role with hybrid working (1–2 days in the office). You will own a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, handling accounts, tax returns and advisory work to help clients grow their businesses.

The role provides client-facing responsibility, opportunities for partnership progression, and a supportive team environment that values development and commercial impact.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or QBE status.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong accounts preparation experience.
• Good knowledge of taxation and corporation tax.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and commercial approach.
• Experience with SME and owner-managed businesses.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and build relationships.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and management accounts.
• Support tax planning and business growth for clients.
• Liaise with HMRC and provide practical accounting solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and identify process improvements.

Skills

Client advisory

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA or QBE status

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Huddersfield | Hybrid Working – 1–2 days per week in the office

Senior Accountant Opportunity – Take Ownership & Make an Impact

Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking for your next move within a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice?

My client is looking for an ambitious Senior Accountant to join their expanding team in Huddersfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants more than simply processing accounts – you’ll have the opportunity to build genuine client relationships, take ownership of your own portfolio and become a trusted adviser to a range of ambitious SME and owner-managed businesses.

This Senior Accountant role offers the perfect blend of technical accounting, client advisory work and commercial exposure, with genuine scope to develop your career and potentially progress towards partnership.

If you’re a Senior Accountant who enjoys working closely with clients, solving problems and adding real value, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Why This Senior Accountant Role?

My client has created a supportive and collaborative environment where a Senior Accountant can take ownership, develop their expertise and have a genuine influence on the success of the practice.

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll have the freedom to manage your own portfolio while working alongside an experienced and friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants:

• A varied and interesting client portfolio
• Genuine client-facing and advisory responsibility
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• A supportive team environment
• Career development and professional training
• The opportunity to make a real commercial impact

The Senior Accountant Role

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll take responsibility for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients across a variety of sectors.

You’ll operate as a trusted adviser, helping clients with their accounting, taxation and wider business requirements.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Accountant will include:

• Managing your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
• Acting as the main point of contact for your clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns
• Managing VAT returns
• Preparing management accounts
• Supporting clients with tax planning and business growth
• Advising clients on profitability and commercial opportunities
• Building long-term relationships with clients
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Handling client queries and providing practical solutions
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Identifying opportunities to improve the client experience
• Adding value through proactive accounting and business advice

This is a Senior Accountant position where you’ll be trusted to take ownership rather than simply work through a set list of tasks.

What My Client Is Looking For

My client is keen to speak with an experienced Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant, Accounts Senior or Client Manager who is confident working directly with clients.

The ideal Senior Accountant will have:

• ACA, ACCA or QBE status
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts preparation experience
• Good knowledge of taxation and corporation tax
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and commercial approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working with SME and owner-managed businesses
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

Whether you’re already an established Senior Accountant or you're an ambitious Accounts Senior ready to step into a more autonomous Senior Accountant position, my client would be keen to hear from you.

What’s on Offer?

This Senior Accountant opportunity comes with a strong package, including:

• Bonus
• Hybrid working – 1–2 days per week in the Huddersfield office
• Professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free on-site parking
• Potential partnership opportunity in the future

Your Next Step as a Senior Accountant

This is more than just another Senior Accountant vacancy.

My client is looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to build strong client relationships, take ownership of their work and play an important role in a growing practice.

If you're a Senior Accountant who is ready for greater responsibility, a stronger client portfolio and the opportunity to progress your career, this could be an excellent next step.

If you're currently working as a Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior, Practice Accountant or Client Manager and you're looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy and genuine progression, I'd love to hear from you.