Hybrid Accountant - Client Advisory & Leadership

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

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