Accounts Senior

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Harrogate; Hybride; GBP 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

CPD funding

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior in the Harrogate area. You will oversee statutory accounts, complex MI, and tax computations for a varied corporate and SME client base, collaborating with managers and partners.

The role offers hybrid working, clear progression to management, and a focus on autonomy within a supportive regional practice renowned for its forward-thinking culture.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist/QBE) with at least 3 years UK accountancy practice experience.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing statutory accounts (FRS 102/FRS 105), CT600 computations.
• Portfolio & client leadership with proactive commercial advice.
• Mentoring and reviewing trainee and junior staff to ensure quality and deadlines.
• Proficiency with modern cloud platforms (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks) and practice software (IRIS/CCH/Digita).

Responsabilités

• Lead preparation and final review of statutory accounts and MI.
• Manage a varied portfolio of corporate and SME clients.
• Act as main client liaison for various entities.
• Coach and review junior staff to maintain quality control.

Connaissances

ACA/ACCA qualified

Client liaison

Mentoring

Cloud accounting tools

MS Excel

Formation

ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist/QBE

Outils

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

IRIS/CCH/Digita

Description du poste

Accounts Senior

Location: Harrogate Area

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000+ DOE

Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced practice accountant seeking high-autonomy portfolio management, direct partner access, and a clear path toward senior leadership within a progressive regional practice? Our client is a highly regarded, rapidly expanding financial services and accountancy group operating across Yorkshire. Known for their forward-thinking culture, digital innovation, and comprehensive advisory approach, they combine the technical breadth of a top-tier firm with the close-knit, supportive environment of a leading regional practice. Due to continued organic growth, they are seeking an ambitious Accounts Senior (3+ years UK practice experience) to manage client relationships, lead technical review work, and mentor junior colleagues across the Harrogate area.

The Opportunity

In this pivotal role, you will take lead operational responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of corporate and SME clients across North Yorkshire. Reporting directly to Managers and Partners, you will oversee the preparation and final review of statutory accounts, complex management information, and tax computations, serving as a primary point of contact for business owners and finance directors. Designed for an ACA/ACCA qualified professional or an experienced practice accountant, this position offers high autonomy, structured hybrid working, and a defined progression framework to help you advance directly into a Managerial role.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist/QBE) with at least 3 years’ recent UK accountancy practice experience managing client assignments.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in drafting and reviewing statutory accounts (under FRS 102 and FRS 105), corporation tax computations (CT600), personal tax returns, and management information.
• Portfolio & Client Leadership: Serving as the main client liaison for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies, providing proactive commercial advice and resolving technical accounting queries.
• Team Mentoring & Review: Supervising, coaching, and reviewing the file work of trainees and junior accountants to maintain strict quality control and deadline compliance.
• Digital Accounting Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with modern cloud platforms (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and integrated practice software (IRIS, CCH, or Digita) alongside strong MS Excel skills.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £38,000 – £48,000 base compensation per annum (commensurate with qualification status, technical depth, and practice experience).
• Agile Working Model: Structured hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life blend.
• Professional Subscriptions & CPD: Full payment of annual ACA/ACCA membership fees and fully funded continuous professional development (CPD) training.
• Leave & Pension: Generous annual leave entitlement plus statutory bank holidays and an auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme.
• Culture & Career Progression: A supportive, non-hierarchical work environment featuring regular team socials, health and wellbeing initiatives, and transparent pathways for career advancement into management.