Accounts Senior / Accounts Assistant

Headstar; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Early finish Fridays

Work-life balance

Friendly team

Job summary

Headstar in Bradford is recruiting an Accounts Senior / Accounts Assistant to manage a SME client portfolio, prepare year-end accounts, and handle tax work. The role includes training junior staff, maintaining client relationships, and providing day-to-day bookkeeping support.

The firm offers a friendly, supportive culture with flexible office-based working, early finishes on Fridays, and clear progression as the business grows.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in practice accounting
• AAT qualified (or QBE)
• Confident preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
• Able to manage clients and set expectations
• Strong communication and team-focused approach
• Experience with Xero/Sage/Dext beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients across sectors
• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies
• Prepare personal and corporation tax returns
• Provide bookkeeping support for day-to-day finance
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Build strong, long-term client relationships

Skills

Client management

Year-end accounts

Tax returns

Bookkeeping

Training & mentorship

Client interaction

Communication skills

Xero

Sage

Dext

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Dext

Job description

Accounts Senior / Accounts Assistant £30,000 - £40,000 Full-Time Office-Based- Bradford

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, and genuinely enjoy coming into work?

If you're someone who enjoys building relationships with clients, supporting junior staff, and being part of a down-to-earth, friendly team, this could be a great fit.

We're partnering with a growing independent accountancy practice based in Bradford that has recently gone through an exciting period of change, including new leadership and a move to modern offices.

They're now looking to bring in an Accounts Senior / Accounts Assistant to support the team, take ownership of client work, and help develop junior staff.

The Role

You'll manage your own portfolio while playing a key role in supporting both clients and the wider team.

• Client Management: Managing a portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors
• Year-End Accounts: Preparing accounts for limited companies
• Tax Work: Personal tax returns (directors) and corporation tax returns
• Bookkeeping: Supporting clients with day-to-day finance
• Training & Mentorship: Supporting and developing junior staff
• Client Interaction: Building strong, long-term relationships

This is a hands-on, client-facing role with real variety and responsibility.

What We're Looking For

• Practice background with around 5 years' experience
• AAT qualified (or QBE considered)
• Confident preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
• Comfortable managing clients and setting expectations
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Experience with Xero, Sage, or similar software (Dext beneficial)
• CIS experience advantageous but not essential

Why Join?

This is a firm where culture really matters. You'll be joining a friendly, down-to-earth team where people look out for each other and leadership is approachable and supportive.

• Flexible working within the office environment
• Early finish every Friday
• A culture that genuinely supports work-life balance
• You'll be in a team where you're well looked after and appreciated
• A "family-first" mindset- you won't miss important life events

There's also clear scope to progress, with the opportunity to take on more responsibility as the business continues to grow.

Location: Bradford (office-based)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Hours: 35-hour week with early Friday finish
Start: ASAP