Senior Accountant

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Career progression

Own client base

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a Senior Accountant in Leeds to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, delivering statutory and management accounts, VAT returns, and tax support. You will build relationships, support growth, and mentor junior staff.

The role offers autonomy within a supportive team, with opportunities to visit clients and work closely with Managers and Partners while developing your own client base.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist.
• Experience in accountancy practice is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and car for client visits.
• Experience with UK owner-managed/family businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts and VAT returns for a varied client portfolio.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a primary point of contact.
• Visit client premises for accounting and commercial support as required.
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory work, including reviewing corporation tax returns.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners across client assignments.
• Take ownership of client work and meet deadlines.
• Utilise ProAudit, IRIS, Xero, and SAGE software.

Skills

Strong Excel

Autonomy

Client management

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

ProAudit

IRIS

Xero

SAGE

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and develop your career within an independent accountancy firm?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and independent accountancy practice as a Senior Accountant, working with a varied portfolio of predominantly owner managed and family businesses. You will be responsible for preparing statutory and management accounts, supporting tax compliance and advisory work and acting as a trusted point of contact for clients.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, this role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to build and manage your own client base. You will work closely with Managers and Partners while also supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Accountant:

• Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients
• Manage and develop strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact for accounting queries and support
• Visit client premises where required to provide accounting and commercial support
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory work, including reviewing corporation tax returns
• Work closely with Managers and Partners across a range of client assignments
• Take ownership of client work and ensure accounts and returns are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Use a range of accounting and audit software including ProAudit, IRIS, Xero and SAGE

Experience Required as a Senior Accountant:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or an ACA/ACCA exam finalist
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is highly desirable
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required for local client visits.
• Experience working with UK owner managed and family businesses
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience
• Good understanding of statutory and management accounts
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of your workload

In Return as Senior Accountant you will receive:

• £40,000 - £55,000 annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days after two years' service
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• Opportunity to build and manage your own client base

If you're an experienced accountant looking for greater autonomy, varied client exposure and genuine opportunities to progress your career,

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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