Practice Accountant

Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd; Guiseley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Profit-related bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee benefits portal

24/7 GP access

Financial coaching and mortgage advice

Structured career development

Wellbeing support

Regular social events

Job summary

Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Practice Accountant / Client Manager for a Leeds-based practice. You will manage owner-managed business clients, provide proactive accountancy and tax advice, and lead a team to deliver high-quality service.

You will develop relationships, mentor juniors, drive process improvements, and contribute to business development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice.
• Confident communicating with clients and building lasting relationships.
• Enjoys developing and supporting junior team members.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and taxation.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.
• Audit exposure would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed business clients.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide proactive accountancy and tax advice.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Review accounts and tax work to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support business development through networking and identifying opportunities.
• Drive improvements to systems, processes and client service.
• Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.

Skills

Client communication

Team mentoring

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Tax knowledge

Accounts preparation

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

If you've reached the stage in your practice career where you're looking for more than just another portfolio to manage, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for. As a Practice Accountant / Client Manager, working with this firm based on the northern side of Leeds, you'll have the chance to build long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses, become a trusted adviser, and play a genuine part in shaping the future of a growing accountancy practice.

You'll enjoy the freedom to work proactively with clients, develop and mentor a talented team, and influence the way the practice continues to evolve. This is a role where your ideas are valued, your expertise is recognised, and your career progression isn't limited by rigid structures.

Whether you're already working as a Practice Accountant / Client Manager or you're ready to step into a broader client-facing leadership role, you'll find an environment that encourages professional growth, flexible working, and a healthy work-life balance while delivering meaningful advice that makes a real difference to clients.

Role Overview

• Manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed business clients.
• Build trusted client relationships and provide proactive accountancy and tax advice.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Review accounts and tax work to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support business development through networking and identifying opportunities.
• Drive improvements to systems, processes and client service.
• Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio within an accountancy practice.
• Confident communicating with clients and building lasting relationships.
• Enjoys developing and supporting junior team members.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and taxation.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.
• Audit exposure would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £55,000
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Profit-related bonus scheme.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days.
• Employee benefits portal with discounts and 24/7 GP access.
• Free financial coaching and mortgage advice.
• Structured career development and ongoing professional training.
• Regular social events and wellbeing support.