Practice - Practice Accountant (Pontefract, West Yorkshire)

Supreme Search Specialists; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned to经验

Professional development and study支持

Exposure to a broad and varied client基

Use of modern, cloud-based accounting这

Friendly, supportive team culture

Stable practice with a reputation for

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is seeking a Practice Accountant in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, to join a well-established firm delivering statutory accounts, management reporting and advisory services for SME clients.

You will manage a portfolio, prepare statutory accounts, tax computations, and provide proactive business advice while embracing cloud accounting tools such as QuickBooks. A part-qualification in ACCA/ACA or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / Chartered Certified) or experienced by practice.
• Proven experience working in a practice-accountancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, tax, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and financial reporting packs
• Prepare and review corporate and personal tax computations
• Provide bookkeeping support, including reconciliations and control account maintenance
• Liaise closely with clients to understand their business challenges and provide practical, proactive advice
• Support the adoption and use of cloud accounting and digital workflows (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Assist with payroll and auto-enrolment services where required
• Supervise or mentor more junior team members
• Stay up to date with accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practice

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Cloud accounting experience

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA/Chartered

Practice-accountancy experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Practice Accountant – Pontefract (West Yorkshire)

Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Practice Accountant
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Tax & Advisory
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

• Join a well-established, client-focused chartered accountancy firm based in Pontefract, offering a full range of services including audit, tax, payroll, management accounts, and business advisory.
• Be part of a team that uses modern accounting and tax software to provide efficient, value-added advice.
• Take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients, delivering statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and financial reporting packs
• Prepare and review corporate and personal tax computations
• Provide bookkeeping support, including reconciliations and control account maintenance
• Liaise closely with clients to understand their business challenges and provide practical, proactive advice
• Support the adoption and use of cloud accounting and digital workflows (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Assist with payroll and auto-enrolment services where required
• Supervise or mentor more junior team members
• Stay up to date with accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / Chartered Certified) or experienced by practice
• Proven experience working in a practice-accountancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, tax, and management reporting
• Experience using cloud accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks) is highly desirable
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a portfolio independently and maintain client relationships
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative practice

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Professional development and study support
• Exposure to a broad and varied client base
• Use of modern, cloud-based accounting software
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Stable practice with a reputation for excellence and long-term client relationships