Accountant

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an Accountant for client-facing and leadership duties based in Ilkley. You will manage client relationships, review financial statements, and provide actionable tax and accounting guidance.

The role emphasises compliance with standards and confidentiality across a UK-based portfolio. The successful candidate will lead an accounting team, collaborate with offshore support, and help drive service quality while maintaining professional development and

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
• Strong taxation knowledge and practical experience.
• Experience reviewing statutory accounts and tax work.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and cloud-based accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building trusted long-term relationships.
• Review and discuss financial statements and reports with clients, providing clear commercial insight.
• Prepare and maintain client profile summaries.
• Analyse financial information and recommend practical actions to improve business performance.
• Provide proactive advice on accounting, taxation, profitability, and business improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate engagement terms and service agreements where appropriate.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Identify and report potential money laundering risks in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax knowledge

Statutory accounts review

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Accountant Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management
  • Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building trusted long-term relationships.
  • Review and discuss financial statements and reports with clients, providing clear commercial insight.
  • Prepare and maintain client profile summaries.
  • Analyse financial information and recommend practical actions to improve business performance.
  • Provide proactive advice on accounting, taxation, profitability, and business improvement opportunities.
  • Negotiate engagement terms and service agreements where appropriate.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and ensure compliance with professional standards.
  • Identify and report potential money laundering risks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Accounts & Tax Review
  • Review accounts, tax returns, and other work prepared by the accounts team to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
  • Assist the Head of Tax with technical tax matters and planning opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members on complex accounting and taxation issues.
• Account Management
  • Ensure timely and accurate billing, fee collection, and overall portfolio profitability.
  • Work closely with the shared services team in India to monitor invoice production and client fee collection.
  • Liaise directly with clients where necessary to resolve billing or payment matters.
  • Review and standardise client engagement letters and service documentation.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop UK-based accounting staff while effectively managing the shared services team in India.
  • Foster collaboration across all office locations to deliver an exceptional client experience.
  • Monitor workloads, deadlines, and quality standards to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices across the practice.
  • Support the management of office operations, IT systems, and security alongside senior leadership.
• Business Development
  • Support the Business Development Director in winning new business opportunities.
  • Meet prospective clients to understand their requirements and prepare tailored proposals, with Director support where appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients through proactive relationship management.
  • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice.
• Professional Development
  • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through CPD, professional training, industry publications, and networking.
  • Keep informed of changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.

Accountant Applicants:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
• Strong taxation knowledge and practical experience.
• Experience reviewing statutory accounts and tax work.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and cloud-based accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm based at our client\'s Ilkley office, however once settled into the role; there is flexibility to work from home when needed. Salary is neogtiable