Accounts Senior - Hybrid Leeds Practice, Path to Director

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Bank holidays 8

Christmas day off

Pension scheme

Professional fees reimbursed

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join a leading accountancy practice. The role focuses on statutory accounts, tax computations, VAT returns and management accounts across a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality accounts and taxation services, support junior staff, and progress toward senior leadership within the practice in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally ACA / ACCA qualified, although candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Extensive practical accounting experience gained within a professional accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and a good understanding of accounting and disclosure requirements.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships.
• Good technical understanding of accounts and taxation, with the ability to apply knowledge effectively to client situations.
• Audit experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce statutory accounts and tax computations from client records for Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships and LLPs.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and within required deadlines, including Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Prepare management accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• File and submit prepared company accounts to Companies House.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding corporate tax and other client tax affairs.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong professional relationships by telephone, email and face-to-face.
• Meet with new clients, assist with the client engagement process and obtain appropriate HMRC authorisations.
• Support the wider team to ensure accounts and tax assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Review work completed by junior colleagues and provide constructive, developmental feedback.
• Assist with the training and development of junior members of the team.
• Maintain clear, professional communication across all client and internal interactions.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Client management

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Digita

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join a leading accountancy practice. The role focuses on statutory accounts, tax computations, VAT returns and management accounts across a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality accounts and taxation services, support junior staff, and progress toward senior leadership within the practice in a supportive environment.