Lead Practice Accountant – Client-Facing, Flexible Hours

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED is seeking an Experienced Accountant for its Ilkley, West Yorkshire office. You will manage a significant client portfolio, overseeing year-end accounts, tax and commercial advice while mentoring the team and shaping day-to-day operations.

The role is client-facing with flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute to a growing, well-backed practice as it scales across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading a portfolio of clients and mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of year-end accounts and tax.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for own portfolio of clients and build long-term relationships.
• Review accounts, tax returns and technical work prepared by the team.
• Provide proactive, commercially-minded advice on tax, accounts and business performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff and supervise junior team members.
• Support business development, including meeting prospective clients.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Accounts review

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

SAVANNAH SEARCH LIMITED is seeking an Experienced Accountant for its Ilkley, West Yorkshire office. You will manage a significant client portfolio, overseeing year-end accounts, tax and commercial advice while mentoring the team and shaping day-to-day operations.

The role is client-facing with flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute to a growing, well-backed practice as it scales across the region.