Accounts Senior

Arc Recruitment; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (1 day from home)

Job summary

Arc Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and well-established accountancy practice in Halifax, seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team.

This role offers ownership of a varied client portfolio, mentoring junior staff, and the chance to work closely with managers and partners. The firm provides hybrid working (1 day from home) and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or actively studying toward qualification.
• Solid general practice experience.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Experience with Xero, CaseWare and Alphatax desirable.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
• Complete independent examinations for charity clients.
• Assist with audit assignments and client engagement work.
• Prepare VAT returns and tax computations.
• Draft year-end accounts in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Review work prepared by junior team members.
• Support and mentor junior staff.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries.
• Ensure assignments are delivered within budget and deadlines.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Deadline management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or active study

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Alphatax

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and well-established accountancy practice in Halifax, seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, working closely with managers and partners while supporting the development of junior staff.

To be considered for the higher salary bracket, candidates must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies
• Completion of independent examinations for charity clients
• Assistance with audit assignments and client engagement work
• Preparation of VAT returns and tax computations
• Drafting year-end accounts in line with relevant accounting standards
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries
• Ensuring assignments are delivered within budget and deadlines

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified or actively studying towards qualification
• Solid general practice experience
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Experience with Xero, CaseWare, Alphatax (desirable)
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proactive, collaborative, and detail-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse client base
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working (1 day from home)
• Competitive salary and benefits package