Practice Accountant (Accounts & Audit Senior)

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Study support

25 days holiday

Paid subscriptions

Team environment

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd. is helping a growing independent practice recruit an Accounts & Audit Senior in Wakefield. You will manage a client portfolio, handle statutory accounts, audits, and tax work, with progression toward Assistant Manager/Manager in the medium term.

The role offers hybrid working after onboarding, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional study. Salary ranges reflect £38,000–£45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' UK accountancy practice experience (essential).
• Experience across accounts preparation, audit and tax in a practice environment.
• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent), or qualified by experience with strong practice background.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory year-end accounts for a range of clients.
• Leading or supporting on audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns; assisting with personal tax where required.
• Managing your own client portfolio and building long-term relationships.
• Reviewing work by juniors and providing guidance and support.
• Assisting with management accounts, VAT returns and ad hoc advisory work.

Skills

3+ years UK practice

Client relationships

Time management

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Practice Accountant (Accounts & Audit Senior)

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Location: Wakefield Area, Yorkshire

Growing Independent Accountancy Practice | Clear Route to Manager

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for genuine progression, autonomy, and a supportive team culture - without the bureaucracy of a large firm?

Our client, a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice, is looking for an Accounts & Audit Senior to join their close-knit team. This is an ideal move for someone with solid UK practice experience who wants to manage their own client portfolio, broaden their exposure across accounts, audit and tax, and progress towards Assistant Manager / Manager level in the medium term.

The Role: Practice Accountant (Accounts & Audit Senior)

• Preparing statutory year-end accounts for a range of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Leading or supporting on audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns and assisting with personal tax where required
• Managing your own client portfolio, acting as a key point of contact and building long-term relationships
• Reviewing work prepared by juniors and providing guidance and support
• Assisting with management accounts, VAT returns and ad hoc advisory work as needed
• Working closely with managers and partners to ensure deadlines are met and service levels remain high

Key Requirements

• 3+ years' recent UK accountancy practice experience (essential)
• Experience across accounts preparation, audit and tax within a practice environment
• Part-qualified or qualified in ACCA / ACA (or equivalent), or qualified by experience with strong practice background
• Confident using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) and Excel
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and audit processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Technical Skills & Experience

• Statutory accounts preparation for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Audit fieldwork and assisting with planning and completion
• Corporation tax computations and returns; exposure to personal tax is advantageous
• VAT returns and basic advisory work
• Using Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud platforms (experience with other practice software also welcome)
• Reviewing and mentoring junior team members

Location & Working Arrangements

• Based at our client's North West office (commutable from surrounding towns and areas)
• Hybrid working available after a successful onboarding period
• Full-time, permanent position

Career Progression & Development

• Defined pathway towards Assistant Manager / Manager level
• Opportunity to take on increased portfolio responsibility and client ownership
• Support with professional studies (where applicable) and ongoing CPD
• Exposure to a broad mix of accounts, audit and tax work, with scope to specialise over time

Benefits & Package

In addition to a competitive salary in the region of £38,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience and qualifications), our client offers:

• Hybrid working after probation
• Paid professional subscriptions (where applicable)
• Study support for ACCA / ACA (if required)
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (or similar, in line with experience and level)
• Pension scheme
• Friendly, supportive team environment with direct access to senior staff and partners
• Genuine work-life balance and realistic expectations around hours

(Exact benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates and may vary depending on experience and level.)